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GP08 ZKG

2008 Vauxhall Astra Life

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,202 mi
Last recorded56,202 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 ZKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra Life
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 56,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL STARTED TO CRACK AND DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD BLOCKS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD BLOCKS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 55,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL STARTED TO CRACK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 55,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL STARTED TO CRACK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working 382 BULB FITTED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 55,872 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 55,782 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 55,577 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 55,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 55,402 miles

195/65R15

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD CRACKED AND INNER WALL BADLY CRACKED - OE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 55,402 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced WRONG BULB (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

195/65R15

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD CRACKED AND INNER WALL BADLY CRACKED - OE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 55,193 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,833 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,780 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,423 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 21,138 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,587 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 14,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jul 2013 12,952 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 11,648 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 10,307 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra Life?

Based on 1,531 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SHOWING CORDS 2
brake excessively fluctuating 2
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GP08 ZKG is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra Life in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra Life fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP08 ZKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was GP08 ZKG registered?

GP08 ZKG is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra Life, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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