2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · BG58 RYH
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 116,984 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG58 RYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2024
- 116,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG58 RYH 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 (BG58 RYH) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BG58 RYH Mileage History
- 04/08/2022104,703 mi
- 02/09/2022104,709 mi+6 mi
- 05/09/2023108,844 mi+4,135 mi
- 19/08/2024116,984 mi+8,140 mi
- 19/08/2024116,984 mi
Average of roughly 6,013 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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