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SN57 VZW

2008 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,944 mi
Last recorded194,944 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Opel Astra83,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 VZW
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 194,944 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 175,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness steering rack

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 175,456 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness steering rack

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 146,105 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear backing plates corroded

slight judder in front brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2014 120,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 94,984 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 94,984 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,398 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 75,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 67,861 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 67,861 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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SN57 VZW is a 2008 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SN57 VZW, 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 SN57 VZW registered?

SN57 VZW is a 2008 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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