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A3 TRA

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,792 mi
Last recorded240,792 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 240,792 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 240,790 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CO and lambda outside of specified limits (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 229,536 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 229,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 224,751 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 224,751 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 210,146 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 199,651 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 192,398 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 181,841 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 161,020 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 140,082 miles

Front bumper is damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 140,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front bumper is damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 109,112 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,499 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,384 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 74,384 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,346 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,036 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,967 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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A3 TRA is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A3 TRA, 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 A3 TRA registered?

A3 TRA is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is A3 TRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 TRA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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