2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MA08 EYL
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 118,422 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,422 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA08 EYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2024
- 118,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA08 EYL 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 (MA08 EYL) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and top ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) ”.
MA08 EYL Mileage History
- 14/03/202297,358 mi
- 13/04/2023108,555 mi+11,197 mi
- 13/04/2023108,559 mi+4 mi
- 11/04/2024118,410 mi+9,851 mi
- 11/04/2024118,422 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 10,136 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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