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979 JCV

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

73,136 mi
Last recorded73,136 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration979 JCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 73,136 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light corrosion to rear axle mounting

Pass 28 Mar 2025 71,756 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 71,754 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 69,506 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 69,442 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 67,124 miles

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))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 67,123 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 64,710 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 64,709 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 61,607 miles

corrosion to rear brake bake plates

front disc worn

light corrosion to front subframe mounting

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2021 61,607 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,897 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake back plates

front discs worn/pitted

Pass 9 May 2019 55,987 miles

Nearside Rear wearing unevenly

corrosion to n/s/r brake back plate

Fail 7 May 2019 55,987 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 52,601 miles

corrosion to both Rear brake back plates

Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,355 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 49,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,021 miles

corrosion to rear brake disc backplates

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

wipers x 2

Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,727 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 42,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,538 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven and close to limit

Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,826 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 29,706 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,396 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,765 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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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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