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A14 JAL

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,576 mi
Last recorded76,576 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 JAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 76,576 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 76,516 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfiring and wont rev up (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 68,630 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 65,548 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 61,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,844 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 58,151 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 54,872 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 50,407 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 45,163 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 39,115 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 33,749 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,084 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,552 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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A14 JAL is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A14 JAL, 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 A14 JAL registered?

A14 JAL is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is A14 JAL safe to buy?

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