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A26 URG

2008 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,277 mi
Last recorded76,277 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 URG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 76,277 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 75,266 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 74,834 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 74,814 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,468 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 73,043 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,027 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 70,827 miles

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

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

Rear Wiper Blade Defective

Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,708 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 68,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,783 miles

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

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

cuts on inside face of front tyres but no cords visible

Pass 19 Oct 2015 63,627 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 63,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,850 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,241 miles

Advise corrosion rear coil springs

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 29,267 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,244 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,422 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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A26 URG is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc 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 A26 URG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A26 URG?

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What year was A26 URG registered?

A26 URG is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is A26 URG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 URG 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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