2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · AO08 HRW
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 06 May 2008. Recorded mileage 157,091 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO08 HRW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/01/2026
- 157,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO08 HRW 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 (AO08 HRW) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
AO08 HRW Mileage History
- 22/01/2024148,680 mi
- 22/01/2024148,680 mi
- 17/01/2025152,910 mi+4,230 mi
- 17/01/2025152,910 mi
- 29/01/2026157,091 mi+4,181 mi
Average of roughly 4,161 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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