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BU08 UCE

2008 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,780 mi
Last recorded102,780 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Opel Astra83,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 UCE
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 102,780 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 100,223 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr(axle bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 18 Dec 2023 97,539 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fixture fittings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres worn 3mm n/s & o/s

Pass 21 Nov 2022 93,659 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 89,431 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,967 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 82,139 miles

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

windscreen has small stone chips in zone a and b but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 30 May 2018 79,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system and hangers heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Interior mirror loose

Fail 6 Jun 2017 76,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Interior mirror loose

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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BU08 UCE is a 2008 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 83,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 UCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Opel Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 UCE registered?

BU08 UCE is a 2008 Opel Astra, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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