2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · AC08 DWL
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16/06/2008. Recorded mileage 160,387 miles. MOT valid until 27/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1796cc
AC08 DWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 160,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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AC08 DWL Mileage History
- 24/07/2024151,213 mi
- 29/07/2025155,893 mi+4,680 mi
- 29/07/2025155,894 mi+1 mi
- 21/07/2026160,386 mi+4,492 mi
- 23/07/2026160,387 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AC08 DWL 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 (AC08 DWL) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 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 (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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