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SW08MRU
2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration SW08MRU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
11
Passes
6
Failures
64.71%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
3 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,723 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
3 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 88,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
20 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,690 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- vehicle fitted with outer sill covers which prevent their inspection
18 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 84,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- vehicle fitted with outer sill covers which prevent their inspection
23 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,098 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019 12 Jun 202615 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 78,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,887 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to caliper as part of hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to caliper as part of hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to caliper as part of hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,006 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2017 12 Jun 202612 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,737 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,843 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
19 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,585 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014 12 Jun 202611 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,726 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013 12 Jun 202619 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,554 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2012 12 Jun 20264 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,332 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2012 12 Jun 20264 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 24,332 MI
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SW08MRU was registered on 2008-06-30
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