2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R121 AHB
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 107,941 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R121 AHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 107,941 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.
R121 AHB 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 (R121 AHB) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R121 AHB Mileage History
- 26/06/202397,658 mi
- 24/06/2024103,374 mi+5,716 mi
- 24/06/2024103,375 mi+1 mi
- 19/06/2025107,940 mi+4,565 mi
- 24/06/2025107,941 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,150 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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