2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KY08 THG
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 149,442 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY08 THG Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2022
- 149,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY08 THG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (KY08 THG) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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