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FN08 XEC

2008 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,180 mi
Last recorded58,180 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Opel Astra83,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 XEC
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 58,180 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,836 miles

both front and rear brakes slightly imbalanced

front and rear number plates damaged(front near excessive)

n/s front bumper insecure

play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 23 Feb 2015 54,836 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and rear brakes slightly imbalanced

front and rear number plates damaged(front near excessive)

n/s front bumper insecure

n/s rear tyre worn slightly low

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,814 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn close to legal tread limits

front number plate damaged

o/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,357 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 42,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to front bumper but secure

n/s/r tyre has flat spot on inners of tyre

o/s mirror cover missing no sharp edges

Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,125 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 26,992 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,992 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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FN08 XEC is a 2008 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN08 XEC, 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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FN08 XEC is a 2008 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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