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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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- Registration WN08BAU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 14 Aug 2025
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,849 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Towbar component corroded, but not excessively frame (6.1.6 (a))
- Rear both sides brake dust shields corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear shockabsorber casing corroded
- Offside Rear brake pads showing signs of abnormal heat
- Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of abnormal heat
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
12 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,586 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 110,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
10 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,137 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted/rusted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear exhaust heat shield missing
- Rear both brake dust shields rusted
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear shockabsorber casing rusted
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
20 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,451 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,657 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
15 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,908 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
12 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,948 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
24 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 78,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,405 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
31 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,405 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,729 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)
10 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,874 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,874 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
7 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,722 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear 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)
7 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 41,722 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,324 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 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)
13 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,430 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013 2 Jul 202612 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 23,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
28 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,892 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WN08BAU was registered on 2008-03-31
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