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A21 JGO

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,798 mi
Last recorded85,798 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 JGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 85,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre pipe joins (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joins (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 65,662 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 60,425 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,311 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 56,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 50,158 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 50,158 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 44,092 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 37,337 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 34,079 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 32,514 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 31,423 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 28,723 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 26,157 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 25,065 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 9 Jan 2013 25,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 13 Jan 2012 23,099 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,844 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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A21 JGO is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 A21 JGO, 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 A21 JGO registered?

A21 JGO is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is A21 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 JGO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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