MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,180 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insid (3.5.1i)
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FN08 XEC registered?
FN08 XEC is a 2008 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is FN08 XEC safe to buy?
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