2008 Vauxhall Astra Van · 3,571 MOT tests
2008 Vauxhall Astra Van reliability
2008 Vauxhall Astra Vans fail 45.5% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 Astra Van years (3,571 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astra Vans: 45%)
- 45.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astra Vans: 45%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 149,577
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,571
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: about average for its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 10.3% of tests fail here (49% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Vauxhall Astra Van
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.1%
- Lights and electrics20.2%
- Brakes16%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.3%
- Tyres9.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.7%
- Body, chassis and structure5.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.32%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 4.31%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.09%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.44%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.02%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.63%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.93%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.43%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.39%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra Van reliable?
2008 Vauxhall Astra Vans fail 45.5% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 Astra Van years (3,571 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Vauxhall Astra Van MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.32% of tests), position lamp not working (4.31% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Vauxhall Astra Van have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Vauxhall Astra Van shows 149,577 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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