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SW08MZU
2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: White
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration SW08MZU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
14 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,169 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 91,313 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
14 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 91,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track control arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer flexi/rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer flexi/rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
19 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 82,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,127 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2021 11 Jun 202626 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,991 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front brake discs corroding on inner surface
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Combination brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Combination brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 57,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front brake discs corroding on inner surface
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Combination brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Combination brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,234 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Air filter loose (strongly advise securing
- Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Combination brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
10 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,072 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyre tread wearing thin
- rear brake pads wearing thin
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded combination pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded combination pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyre tread wearing thin
- rear brake pads wearing thin
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,437 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2017 11 Jun 202621 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,508 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST CORRODING.
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 33,487 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2016 11 Jun 202622 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 33,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
15 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,297 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2015 11 Jun 202613 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 33,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,574 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2014Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 23,565 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 23,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,095 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2012Advisory 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)
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SW08MZU was registered on 2008-06-28
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