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949 WKE

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,987 mi
Last recorded111,987 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration949 WKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 111,987 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 111,987 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexy pipe blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drum stick inner ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 109,567 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 109,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 100,493 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 89,827 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 79,410 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 68,870 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 64,299 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Feb 2020 64,227 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 51,053 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 49,305 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 49,305 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,095 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 44,095 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,016 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 30,391 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 25,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,306 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,494 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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949 WKE is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 949 WKE, 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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949 WKE is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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