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FB57 YDO

2008 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,769 mi
Last recorded81,769 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Opel Astra83,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 YDO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 81,769 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 81,118 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 81,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 80,542 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 79,928 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2022 79,928 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 79,193 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 78,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp with oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 72,666 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 66,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

no oil on dip stick

Pass 6 May 2017 60,561 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 56,358 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil very low

Pass 19 May 2015 84,085 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2014 75,514 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 75,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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FB57 YDO is a 2008 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FB57 YDO, 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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FB57 YDO is a 2008 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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