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AA08 AAV

2008 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,182 mi
Last recorded121,182 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astra75,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 AAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 121,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 5 Apr 2018 121,168 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Service light on

Pass 8 Apr 2017 102,789 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,844 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,567 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 73,567 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,590 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,526 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 48,729 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,119 miles

both front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

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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AA08 AAV is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AA08 AAV, 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 AA08 AAV registered?

AA08 AAV is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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