2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · KY08 TPV
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 50,704 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY08 TPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 50,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY08 TPV 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 (KY08 TPV) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
KY08 TPV Mileage History
- 24/02/202244,414 mi
- 15/02/202345,953 mi+1,539 mi
- 26/02/202447,510 mi+1,557 mi
- 22/02/202549,158 mi+1,648 mi
- 18/02/202650,704 mi+1,546 mi
Average of roughly 1,579 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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