2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · MJ58 GGE
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 40,492 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ58 GGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2025
- 40,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ58 GGE 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 (MJ58 GGE) between December 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MJ58 GGE Mileage History
- 09/12/202232,866 mi
- 08/12/202336,833 mi+3,967 mi
- 08/12/202336,833 mi
- 11/04/202540,492 mi+3,659 mi
- 14/04/202540,492 mi
Average of roughly 3,250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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