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A11 PPS

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,591 mi
Last recorded90,591 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 PPS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 90,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 90,589 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 85,494 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 78,998 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 78,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 78,362 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 70,337 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 70,335 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 67,854 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 67,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 66,320 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 66,319 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 61,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear tyre perished on outer edge

surface corrosion front sub frame mounts

Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around outer tread blocks 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,537 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 54,537 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 49,975 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,556 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,500 miles

small chips in windscreen

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front 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)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 34,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

ns rear tyre getting low

Fail 5 Mar 2013 34,175 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

ns rear tyre getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,758 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 28,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 31 Mar 2011 22,262 miles

os front tyre getting low in centre 205/55/16

Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,045 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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A11 PPS is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A11 PPS, 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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A11 PPS is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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