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SW08NXR
2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1364cc
General Information
- Registration SW08NXR
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expires 11 Jan 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,255 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 131,623 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At nearside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))
19 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 131,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At nearside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
12 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,240 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 125,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,914 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2024 11 Jun 20266 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 113,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
22 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,133 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,376 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight splitting (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight splitting (5.2.3 (e))
15 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,969 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,476 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
13 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,083 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2018 11 Jun 202612 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,451 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2017 11 Jun 202612 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 53,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,582 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202611 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,565 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2015 11 Jun 202619 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,092 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,963 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,643 MI
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SW08NXR was registered on 2008-06-30
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