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LJ08 AYE

2008 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,968 mi
Last recorded132,968 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Opel Astra83,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 132,968 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 132,968 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements part of a letter missing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 109,231 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 109,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 109,193 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 109,189 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 94,184 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 94,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 72,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2015 72,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,840 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 45,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,960 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,843 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 AYE 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 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AYE, 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 AYE registered?

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

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