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A13 SSF

2008 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,771 mi
Last recorded99,771 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 99,771 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 99,709 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 95,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 92,191 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

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

n.s.r shocker weeping.

Fail 13 Jan 2015 85,112 miles

offside mirror trim missing

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,112 miles

Oil leak

offside mirror trim missing

Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,073 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 80,071 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 74,030 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,030 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,112 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen Wiper Linkage Worn.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 66,111 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen Wiper Linkage Worn.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,020 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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A13 SSF is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A13 SSF, 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 A13 SSF registered?

A13 SSF is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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