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134 VXR

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,756 mi
Last recorded106,756 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration134 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2025 106,756 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 106,640 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 106,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 103,637 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 83,478 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,661 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hid bulbs fitted

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Fail 22 Mar 2018 78,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hid bulbs fitted

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 27 Mar 2017 67,778 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 67,771 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,080 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,296 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,750 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,462 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 22,825 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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134 VXR is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 75,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 134 VXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 134 VXR registered?

134 VXR is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is 134 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 134 VXR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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