MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure centre clamp bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (front & rear) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
center exhaust clamp bolt missing but exhaust & clamp secure
exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate & split at joint
offside front CV boot has some grease surrounding area but no rips or tears
offside front Tyre on 3.5mm
offside front bumper slightly damaged & slightly insecure
offside front headlight slightly loose
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
center exhaust clamp bolt missing but exhaust & clamp secure
exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate & split at joint
front both wipers slightly smearing but clearing windscreen
offside & nearside rear Tyre's inner edges on 3mm
offside front CV boot has some grease surrounding area but no rips or tears
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Opel Astra?
Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ08 AYS is a 2008 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AYS, 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 AYS registered?
LJ08 AYS is a 2008 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 June 2008.
Is LJ08 AYS safe to buy?
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