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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration WM08LHD
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 129,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake has little reserve travel
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear handbrake low effort but locked on right and made overall efficiency
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,412 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre stepping
25 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,162 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,613 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
20 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 117,613 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,779 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,683 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,773 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,043 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification incorrect spring fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,107 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2018 24 Jun 20265 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
11 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,502 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
6 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,222 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2017 24 Jun 202622 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,061 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,803 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,803 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,928 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,231 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WM08LHD was registered on 2008-07-25
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