2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · MD08 AZL
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30/07/2008. Recorded mileage 163,173 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1686cc
MD08 AZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
- 163,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MD08 AZL Mileage History
- 27/03/2023131,528 mi
- 27/03/2023131,528 mi
- 27/03/2024142,945 mi+11,417 mi
- 10/04/2024142,947 mi+2 mi
- 08/04/2025163,173 mi+20,226 mi
Average of roughly 15,552 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MD08 AZL 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 (MD08 AZL) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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