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A19 TFA

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,059 mi
Last recorded182,059 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 TFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 182,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 173,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 160,934 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 155,821 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 155,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 145,541 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs effected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 145,541 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs effected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 139,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 133,271 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc's effected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 133,271 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc's effected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 130,503 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked but readable (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre catching on wheel arch on full lock

Offside Rear brake backing plate holed and rotting away

Offside door mirror cover missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 130,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked but readable (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edge) (205/55/16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre catching on wheel arch on full lock

Offside Rear brake backing plate holed and rotting away

Offside door mirror cover missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2016 123,207 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 123,207 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 108,541 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 108,541 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 92,247 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,986 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 83,986 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,295 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,584 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 59,995 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,995 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs in poor condition

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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A19 TFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A19 TFA, 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 A19 TFA registered?

A19 TFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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