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5732GHS

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,478 mi
Last recorded149,478 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5732GHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 149,478 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 144,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 130,811 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 130,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 115,118 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 114,470 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 90,533 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 73,531 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,224 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,883 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 42,883 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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5732GHS is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 5732GHS, 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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5732GHS is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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