2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · KT08 SWX
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 135,123 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT08 SWX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2022
- 135,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT08 SWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (KT08 SWX) between August 2011 and November 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KT08 SWX Mileage History
- 01/08/201141,185 mi
- 19/07/201251,525 mi+10,340 mi
- 26/06/201361,072 mi+9,547 mi
- 26/06/201361,072 mi
- 27/05/201470,840 mi+9,768 mi
- 27/05/201470,840 mi
- 28/05/201581,553 mi+10,713 mi
- 18/05/201692,564 mi+11,011 mi
- 18/05/201692,564 mi
- 17/05/2017101,020 mi+8,456 mi
- 16/11/2017102,214 mi+1,194 mi
- 22/11/2018113,674 mi+11,460 mi
- 23/11/2018113,674 mi
- 20/11/2019119,707 mi+6,033 mi
- 18/11/2020124,178 mi+4,471 mi
- 13/11/2021131,423 mi+7,245 mi
- 22/11/2022135,123 mi+3,700 mi
- 22/11/2022135,123 mi
Average of roughly 8,305 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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