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SW08MMV
2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW08MMV
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14
Total Tests
8
Passes
6
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
30 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 55,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust in poor condition.
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,586 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 52,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too low both. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear. (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,826 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leaks.
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear. (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
2 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 49,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front. (4.1.E.1)
- Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front. (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear. (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- oil leaks.
31 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,602 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- body damage.oil leaks.service lamp on.
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
29 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,174 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,698 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2015 12 Jun 202630 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,965 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 12 Jun 202630 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 31,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,686 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2013 12 Jun 202628 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 23,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
6 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,564 MI
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SW08MMV was registered on 2008-06-30
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