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SW08MPV
2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW08MPV
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 17 Feb 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
18 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 104,250 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 104,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,629 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 100,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,881 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 91,385 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing low on inner edge. 195/65/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,829 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65 R15 On tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65 R15 On tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
4 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,638 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,638 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,996 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 76,996 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
22 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,343 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight Oil Leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,343 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight Oil Leak
24 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,389 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2018 12 Jun 202624 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 65,389 MI
12 Jun 202626 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,939 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear child seat fitted, cannot inspect belt
20 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,541 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2016 12 Jun 20265 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,137 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2015 12 Jun 20268 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,471 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,251 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2013 12 Jun 20269 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,221 MI
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SW08MPV was registered on 2008-08-09
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