2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · AB52 ALG
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 154,401 miles. MOT valid until 15/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1686cc
AB52 ALG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 154,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AB52 ALG Mileage History
- 14/05/2024132,273 mi
- 16/05/2024132,275 mi+2 mi
- 17/05/2025130,370 mi-1,905 mi
- 17/06/2026154,401 mi+24,031 mi
- 17/06/2026154,401 mi
Average of roughly 10,578 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AB52 ALG 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 (AB52 ALG) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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