2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · DN08 AYJ
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12/05/2008. Recorded mileage 166,557 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1796cc
DN08 AYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 166,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DN08 AYJ Mileage History
- 11/07/2024146,892 mi
- 18/07/2025155,436 mi+8,544 mi
- 05/08/2025155,586 mi+150 mi
- 16/07/2026166,552 mi+10,966 mi
- 17/07/2026166,557 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,763 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DN08 AYJ 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 (DN08 AYJ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side sidewall deep split (”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil missing .... (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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