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83GQ52

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,051 mi
Last recorded28,051 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration83GQ52
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 28,051 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 28,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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83GQ52 is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 83GQ52, 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 83GQ52 registered?

83GQ52 is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is 83GQ52 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 83GQ52 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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