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LJ08 VCE

2008 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,600 mi
Last recorded93,600 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Opel Astra83,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,600 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 87,907 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear n/s pads getting low

Pass 13 Nov 2017 73,894 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Nov 2016 66,067 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 66,067 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,261 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 58,261 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,986 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 38,759 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,641 miles

cut in nsr outer tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,151 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 VCE is a 2008 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 VCE registered?

LJ08 VCE is a 2008 Opel Astra, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is LJ08 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 VCE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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