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A19 VXR

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,460 mi
Last recorded80,460 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 80,460 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 80,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 75,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 70,068 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 63,507 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 56,718 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 51,281 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 44,971 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 44,971 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 39,136 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 39,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 33,129 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 26,867 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 22,127 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 18,764 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 15,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 11,644 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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A19 VXR is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A19 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

A19 VXR is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is A19 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 VXR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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