2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DK08 WXD
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 114,339 miles. MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK08 WXD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 114,339 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.
DK08 WXD 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 (DK08 WXD) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DK08 WXD Mileage History
- 17/12/2022103,232 mi
- 17/12/2022103,232 mi
- 27/12/2023110,173 mi+6,941 mi
- 21/12/2024112,724 mi+2,551 mi
- 22/12/2025114,339 mi+1,615 mi
Average of roughly 3,684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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