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A18 VHH

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,810 mi
Last recorded107,810 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VHH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 107,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 101,680 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 97,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 89,562 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 85,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 81,752 miles

Nearside Front Upper anti roll bar drop link boot starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,700 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2018 74,647 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded inside and outside

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded inside and outside

Nearside Rear coil spring coil bound at bottom

Nearside Rear disc dirt cover corroded and weak and broken

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at banjo at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc corroded inside and outside

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded inside and outside

Offside Rear coil spring coil bound at bottom

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,075 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,330 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 55,330 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,717 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 52,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,752 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 45,752 miles

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

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

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

em light on and engine misfiring

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,043 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,737 miles

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

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

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 VHH is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A18 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

A18 VHH is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is A18 VHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 VHH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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