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A15 JBY

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,735 mi
Last recorded120,735 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 JBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 120,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

battery light on

Fail 19 Feb 2021 120,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8mm - BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

battery light on

Pass 4 Feb 2020 116,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly worn , strongly advice replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly worn, strongly advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 116,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly worn , strongly advice replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly worn, strongly advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 110,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 104,977 miles

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

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wing mirror slightly insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,353 miles

front and rear inner brake discs corroding

inspection light on

Pass 11 Feb 2016 94,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion to rear inner brake discs

Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre low on tread

radiator has a slight coolant leak

rear brake discs corroded on inner

Fail 16 Jan 2015 88,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre low on tread

radiator has a slight coolant leak

rear brake discs corroded on inner

rear exhaust heatshield broken/insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2013 83,788 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,631 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 78,631 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Mar 2012 67,039 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,560 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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A15 JBY is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A15 JBY, 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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A15 JBY is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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