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2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · AX08 NLD

AX08 NLD

2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 119,422 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jan 2024.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2008 · Ipswich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 06 Jan 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
119,422 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 06 Jan 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1910cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a consistent passing record over the last several years. The most recent inspection conducted in January 2023 at 119,422 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This follows a single test failure in late December 2022 at 119,149 miles, which suggests a specific mechanical issue was identified and rectified immediately prior to the successful re-test. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per annum. Data shows a steady accumulation of mileage, moving from 99,619 miles in early 2020 to 119,422 miles by early 2023. There are no significant gaps in testing suggesting long periods of inactivity, indicating the car has been subjected to regular use, which is generally beneficial for engine seals and the operation of various rubber-based components. Given the vehicle's age and the lack of recorded mechanical advisories in the provided history, a physical inspection should focus on typical age-related wear common to the wayhall Astra platform. A buyer should examine the structural integrity for corrosion, particularly on the rear suspension mounting and sills, which are prone to rust on this generation. Additionally, the condition of the way bushes and artwork springs should be verified, as these often degrade over time irrespective of low mileage.
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AX08 NLD Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2023
  • 119,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)

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AX08 NLD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Sept 2026, 08:54
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (AX08 NLD) between January 2022 and January 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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AX08 NLD Mileage History

  1. 07/01/2022112,664 mi
  2. 30/12/2022119,149 mi+6,485 mi
  3. 05/01/2023119,422 mi+273 mi

Average of roughly 6,806 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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