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KO08 VDM

2008 Vauxhall Astra Life

Blue Other 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,487 mi
Last recorded97,487 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 VDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra Life
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,364cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 97,487 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 94,106 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 93,952 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 85,716 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 85,696 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 79,122 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,386 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,562 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 58,545 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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KO08 VDM 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 70%.

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 KO08 VDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of KO08 VDM?

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What year was KO08 VDM registered?

KO08 VDM is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra Life, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is KO08 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 VDM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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