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LJ08 AYB

2008 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,290 mi
Last recorded119,290 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Opel Astra83,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 AYB
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 119,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

under car is rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2023 109,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 104,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 104,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 101,341 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 99,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 96,756 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 96,756 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 73,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE STEPPED ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,784 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,368 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,706 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,801 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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LJ08 AYB is a 2008 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ08 AYB, 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 LJ08 AYB registered?

LJ08 AYB is a 2008 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 AYB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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