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A24 RLM

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,777 mi
Last recorded114,777 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 RLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 114,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 113,979 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 109,648 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 100,952 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 87,851 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 82,847 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 77,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 70,636 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 70,632 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 63,758 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 57,590 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 49,470 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,118 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 42,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,275 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,379 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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A24 RLM is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A24 RLM, 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 A24 RLM registered?

A24 RLM is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is A24 RLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 RLM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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