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AR08 TAF

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,741 mi
Last recorded124,741 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 TAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 124,741 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake Arm On Caliper Not Returning Fully

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 120,619 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 120,616 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 119,092 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front to rear fuel lines at rear missing/loose clips

Fail 8 Jan 2024 119,092 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front to rear fuel lines at rear missing/loose clips

Pass 14 Dec 2022 116,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 105,284 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 94,690 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 86,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 75,060 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 75,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 63,865 miles

Engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,543 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 12mm (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 53,543 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 12mm (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,188 miles

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 9mm (8.3.1d)

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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AR08 TAF is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 63,601 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AR08 TAF, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR08 TAF registered?

AR08 TAF is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is AR08 TAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 TAF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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