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HIG 8998

2008 Vauxhall Astra Life

Blue Other 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,668 mi
Last recorded179,668 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 8998
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra Life
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 179,668 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 179,295 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 175,060 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 166,613 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 155,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 141,637 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 112,166 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 99,753 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 88,051 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 88,022 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 8998 is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra Life in Blue with a 1,364cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 8998, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was HIG 8998 registered?

HIG 8998 is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra Life, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is HIG 8998 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 8998 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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