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SW08OZU
2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration SW08OZU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
10
Passes
8
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
9 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
18 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top mounting excessive play and banging when driving into workshop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other brake pipes covered in under seal paint (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively poor condoition (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,288 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- low performance near side rear parking brake
26 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 111,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- low performance near side rear parking brake
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,909 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,721 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,118 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre damaged / splits on sidewall
11 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,118 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre damaged / splits on sidewall
25 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,622 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Crack in offside headlight but not affecting beam pattern
- Underside of vehicle covered in underseal
- Offside rear trailing arm bush has slight play
31 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,677 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
20 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,634 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,852 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2014 12 Jun 202619 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,743 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2013 12 Jun 202613 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
14 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,451 MI
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SW08OZU was registered on 2008-07-30
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