2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FN08 USP
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03/03/2008. Recorded mileage 211,785 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1796cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
FN08 USP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2026
- 211,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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FN08 USP Mileage History
- 23/08/2024208,469 mi
- 18/08/2025210,069 mi+1,600 mi
- 21/08/2025210,099 mi+30 mi
- 02/09/2025210,113 mi+14 mi
- 27/08/2026211,785 mi+1,672 mi
Average of roughly 1,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FN08 USP 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 (FN08 USP) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Central”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn PLASTIC (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
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