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A12 XWR

2008 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,275 mi
Last recorded57,275 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 57,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 56,454 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 54,860 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,794 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,750 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 51,436 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,198 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 48,080 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,419 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,814 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 35,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 23,929 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,398 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 11,375 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 8,654 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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A12 XWR is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A12 XWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 XWR registered?

A12 XWR is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is A12 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 XWR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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