2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · DU08 FPL
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 88,663 miles. MOT valid until 03/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1796cc
DU08 FPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 88,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DU08 FPL Mileage History
- 26/03/202478,213 mi
- 02/04/202478,256 mi+43 mi
- 26/03/202583,376 mi+5,120 mi
- 16/04/202583,649 mi+273 mi
- 05/05/202688,663 mi+5,014 mi
Average of roughly 4,958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DU08 FPL 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 (DU08 FPL) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak weak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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