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SW08KGV
2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration SW08KGV
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
10
Passes
7
Failures
58.82%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
21 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,333 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.14 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
20 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.14 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,956 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,979 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,352 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2018 11 Jun 202611 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Snapped off at lower attachment (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,114 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
10 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 46,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
3 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,680 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 35,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,028 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
23 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,504 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2014 11 Jun 20269 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 14,307 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2013 11 Jun 20268 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 14,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
10 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 9,908 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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SW08KGV was registered on 2008-06-05
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