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AM08 GKU

2008 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,934 mi
Last recorded152,934 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Astravan112,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 152,934 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 152,933 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system both fear brake hose corrosion (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 146,780 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 142,656 miles

middle exhaust corroded minor leak of gases

Pass 25 Feb 2022 137,977 miles

front tyres inner edges worn... cv boots damp,,, axle bushes perrished

Pass 22 Feb 2021 133,571 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 130,051 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 128,012 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 125,585 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 120,346 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 120,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 117,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 117,091 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 105,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of rear axle bushs

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both wipers in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,135 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,401 miles

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

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

front and rear discs lipped/worn and corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 49,395 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front and rear discs lipped/worn and corroded

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 GKU is a 2008 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GKU, 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 GKU registered?

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

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