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654 XUH

2008 Austin A35

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,598 mi
Last recorded12,598 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration654 XUH
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 12,598 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 11,728 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 11,185 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 10,915 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 9,996 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 9,986 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 9,300 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 7,885 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 7,873 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 6,221 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 4,762 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 3,888 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 2,788 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 1,897 miles

How Reliable is the Austin A35?

Based on 9,322 MOT tests across 1,780 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
296
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
1,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 362
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 287
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 227
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654 XUH is a 2008 Austin A35 in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Austin A35 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 362 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 654 XUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A35 typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 18 years old, this Austin A35 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 654 XUH registered?

654 XUH is a 2008 Austin A35, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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