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SN08 RLU

2008 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,168 mi
Last recorded128,168 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Opel Astra83,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 RLU
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 128,168 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 128,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 115,562 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 105,711 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 98,439 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 19 Dec 2014 98,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2014 92,998 miles

Both front tyres are cracked and worn on inner edge

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 81,538 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,333 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 76,333 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SN08 RLU is a 2008 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SN08 RLU, 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 SN08 RLU registered?

SN08 RLU is a 2008 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is SN08 RLU safe to buy?

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