2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · BW08 XHE
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 146,755 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW08 XHE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2023
- 146,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW08 XHE MOT History
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 (BW08 XHE) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BW08 XHE Mileage History
- 28/09/2022143,557 mi
- 13/09/2023146,737 mi+3,180 mi
- 14/09/2023146,755 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 3,327 miles per year across 3 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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