2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · GF08 FJY
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 172,733 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF08 FJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2024
- 172,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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GF08 FJY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (GF08 FJY) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2024 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GF08 FJY Mileage History
- 14/10/2022140,676 mi
- 12/10/2023158,949 mi+18,273 mi
- 16/10/2023159,003 mi+54 mi
- 02/10/2024171,292 mi+12,289 mi
- 28/10/2024172,733 mi+1,441 mi
Average of roughly 15,718 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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