2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FY08 WUU
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 127,247 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY08 WUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/08/2024
- 127,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY08 WUU 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 (FY08 WUU) between May 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FY08 WUU Mileage History
- 27/05/2022106,034 mi
- 30/05/2022106,034 mi
- 25/07/2023114,459 mi+8,425 mi
- 25/07/2023114,459 mi
- 20/08/2024127,247 mi+12,788 mi
Average of roughly 9,492 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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