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AM08 FFL

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,665 mi
Last recorded186,665 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 FFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2026 186,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front - On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear back plates corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 176,651 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment

Rear back plates corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 169,365 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion to rear axle and chassis rails

Pass 18 Apr 2023 164,368 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 155,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 145,174 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc inner face worn

dampness around power steering reservoir

Pass 21 Apr 2020 136,153 miles

Front discs in poor condition on inner face

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Wiper blade slightly smeary

Pass 24 Apr 2019 127,701 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 119,774 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,548 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 89,548 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 61,954 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 61,570 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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AM08 FFL is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 112,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 FFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM08 FFL registered?

AM08 FFL is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AM08 FFL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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