2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · NJ08 XCO
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 145,212 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ08 XCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2024
- 145,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ08 XCO 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 (NJ08 XCO) between December 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 January 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NJ08 XCO Mileage History
- 04/12/2021124,976 mi
- 08/12/2021124,980 mi+4 mi
- 06/12/2022138,837 mi+13,857 mi
- 13/12/2022138,842 mi+5 mi
- 03/01/2024145,212 mi+6,370 mi
Average of roughly 9,726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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