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WL08 WCJ

2008 Opel Astra

Red Diesel 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,029 mi
Last recorded228,029 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Opel Astra83,644 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 WCJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 228,029 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 195/65/15

Fail 21 Feb 2022 228,029 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/65/15 ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 195/65/15

Pass 22 Feb 2021 209,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 209,632 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 191,218 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 191,052 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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WL08 WCJ is a 2008 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL08 WCJ, 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 WL08 WCJ registered?

WL08 WCJ is a 2008 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is WL08 WCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL08 WCJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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