2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · AP08 CHD
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 119,085 miles. MOT valid until 19/03/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1796cc
AP08 CHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 119,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 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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AP08 CHD Mileage History
- 12/03/2024109,472 mi
- 12/03/2024109,472 mi
- 20/02/2025112,508 mi+3,036 mi
- 03/03/2026119,083 mi+6,575 mi
- 03/03/2026119,085 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,869 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AP08 CHD 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 (AP08 CHD) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 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: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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