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HIG 5816

2008 Vauxhall Astra Life

Silver Other 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,065 mi
Last recorded151,065 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 5816
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra Life
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 151,065 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 138,455 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 133,371 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 133,279 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 130,787 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 123,673 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 119,781 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 116,409 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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HIG 5816 is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra Life in Silver with a 1,364cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HIG 5816, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was HIG 5816 registered?

HIG 5816 is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra Life, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is HIG 5816 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 5816 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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