2008 Vauxhall Astra · 147,398 MOT tests
2008 Vauxhall Astra reliability
2008 Vauxhall Astras fail 45.4% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 25 Astra years (147,398 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- 45.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 104,569
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 147,398
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 8.2% of tests fail here (33% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 47% 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
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.3%
- Lights and electrics19.3%
- Brakes13%
- Tyres8.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.9%
- Body, chassis and structure6.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 9.1%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 3.36%
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 3.2%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Stop lamp not working 3.09%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.07%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (21.05%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.66%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (17.05%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.98%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.66%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.27%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Astra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra reliable?
2008 Vauxhall Astras fail 45.4% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 25 Astra years (147,398 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Vauxhall Astra MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (9.1% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.43% of tests), position lamp not working (3.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Vauxhall Astra have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Vauxhall Astra shows 104,569 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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