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A18 LXC

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,562 mi
Last recorded106,562 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 106,562 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 106,538 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 83,066 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

coolant level below min

Fail 26 Jun 2019 83,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

coolant level below min

Pass 26 May 2018 67,104 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 64,205 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 64,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,007 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks on sidewall and tread area

emissions not tested

Fail 7 Jun 2016 60,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front tyre cracks on sidewall and tread area

emissions not tested

Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,986 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

Fail 12 Mar 2015 54,986 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,076 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,918 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 43,918 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 38,589 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 32,536 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 32,536 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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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A18 LXC is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A18 LXC, 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 A18 LXC registered?

A18 LXC is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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