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DF57 UUH

2008 Opel Astra

Black Diesel 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

427,379 mi
Last recorded427,379 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Opel Astra83,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 UUH
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 427,379 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 427,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 413,903 miles

e.m.l on

Fail 8 May 2018 413,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

e.m.l on

Pass 15 May 2017 403,795 miles

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

eml on

slight movement in steering colum

Fail 12 May 2017 403,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

eml on

slight movement in steering colum

Pass 11 May 2016 390,405 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Fail 10 May 2016 390,405 miles

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 1 May 2015 378,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 24 Oct 2014 372,197 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket corroded away

free play and noise on steering column

Fail 23 Oct 2014 372,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket corroded away

free play and noise on steering column

Pass 9 Oct 2013 336,269 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 336,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 290,547 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 290,547 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 239,133 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 239,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DF57 UUH is a 2008 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF57 UUH, 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.

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What year was DF57 UUH registered?

DF57 UUH is a 2008 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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