2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FP08 MDF
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 130,070 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP08 MDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/06/2026
- 130,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP08 MDF 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 (FP08 MDF) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 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), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
FP08 MDF Mileage History
- 24/04/2024120,162 mi
- 24/04/2024120,162 mi
- 02/05/2025125,223 mi+5,061 mi
- 06/05/2025125,269 mi+46 mi
- 27/06/2026130,070 mi+4,801 mi
Average of roughly 4,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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