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A12 JDC

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,118 mi
Last recorded139,118 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 JDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 139,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 136,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 150,133 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also leaking at front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working needs topping up (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 131,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 128,222 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 124,695 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 120,056 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 117,207 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 117,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 114,196 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 114,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 111,911 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 108,254 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 108,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ALL BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 103,746 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2014 91,958 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,498 miles

Wiper rack worn.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,427 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 66,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,839 miles

brake discs wearing+pads,both rear tyres wearing on edges,f/brakes slight uneven,nail in nearside rear tyre

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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A12 JDC is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A12 JDC, 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 A12 JDC registered?

A12 JDC is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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