2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · EX08 OTK
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 147,374 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17/04/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1686cc
EX08 OTK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2025
- 147,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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EX08 OTK Mileage History
- 25/08/2022125,828 mi
- 25/08/2023129,962 mi+4,134 mi
- 15/08/2024136,187 mi+6,225 mi
- 22/08/2024136,346 mi+159 mi
- 25/08/2025147,374 mi+11,028 mi
Average of roughly 7,180 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EX08 OTK 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 (EX08 OTK) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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