2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · N100 ABS
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 126,921 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N100 ABS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2025
- 126,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N100 ABS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (N100 ABS) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
N100 ABS Mileage History
- 02/02/2023113,469 mi
- 18/01/2024120,453 mi+6,984 mi
- 01/02/2024120,591 mi+138 mi
- 16/01/2025126,687 mi+6,096 mi
- 01/02/2025126,921 mi+234 mi
Average of roughly 6,732 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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