2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · AR04 SAZ
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 131,642 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR04 SAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 131,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR04 SAZ 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 (AR04 SAZ) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AR04 SAZ Mileage History
- 23/02/2022103,859 mi
- 03/02/2023113,238 mi+9,379 mi
- 31/01/2024120,852 mi+7,614 mi
- 27/01/2025125,945 mi+5,093 mi
- 09/02/2026131,642 mi+5,697 mi
Average of roughly 7,013 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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