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488 PBP

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,465 mi
Last recorded99,465 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration488 PBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 99,465 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 98,403 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 97,669 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 96,581 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 95,050 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 93,539 miles

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Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,093 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 77,631 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 66,813 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,100 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 47,789 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,248 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 30,534 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,226 miles

play in both steering rack arms

Pass 24 Oct 2011 14,646 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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488 PBP is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 488 PBP, 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 488 PBP registered?

488 PBP is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is 488 PBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 488 PBP shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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