MOT Status
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124,741 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Handbrake Arm On Caliper Not Returning Fully
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
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 ()
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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