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73,136 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
light corrosion to rear axle mounting
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s door mirror cover missing
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning half lens is taped (4.3.1 (a) (i))
n/s door mirror cover missing
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
n/s/r brake back plate corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
n/s/r brake back plate corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
n/s/r brake back plate corroded
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
n/s/r brake back plate corroded
corrosion to rear brake bake plates
front disc worn
light corrosion to front subframe mounting
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
corrosion to rear brake bake plates
front disc worn
light corrosion to front subframe mounting
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake back plates
front discs worn/pitted
Nearside Rear wearing unevenly
corrosion to n/s/r brake back plate
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear wearing unevenly
corrosion to n/s/r brake back plate
corrosion to both Rear brake back plates
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to rear brake disc backplates
n/s/f tyre wearing on edge
wipers x 2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre wearing uneven and close to limit
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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979 JCV is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 979 JCV, 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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979 JCV is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2008.
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