2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · AK08 NTL
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 18 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 195,195 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK08 NTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/07/2025
- 195,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK08 NTL 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 (AK08 NTL) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
AK08 NTL Mileage History
- 15/05/2023187,881 mi
- 09/06/2023187,907 mi+26 mi
- 02/08/2024191,487 mi+3,580 mi
- 17/08/2024191,550 mi+63 mi
- 25/07/2025195,195 mi+3,645 mi
Average of roughly 3,331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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