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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration SW57LJV
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1248cc
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- Expired 24 Apr 2019
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,195 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- o/s/f tyre low on inner sidde
9 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f tyre low on inner sidde
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
9 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside front tyre bald on inner edge
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,986 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front track rod ends (2.2.B.1f)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
31 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front track rod ends (2.2.B.1f)
- engine management light on
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
8 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,716 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- slight play in both front steering rack inner joints
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,972 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2016 12 Jun 202621 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
24 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,904 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2015 12 Jun 202620 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,113 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2014 12 Jun 202625 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,200 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2013 12 Jun 202624 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,968 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2013 12 Jun 202625 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,891 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2012 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW57LJV was registered on 2008-01-25
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