2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · OU08 BYL
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 186,364 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1248cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
OU08 BYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 186,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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OU08 BYL Mileage History
- 22/04/2023158,318 mi
- 16/04/2024167,739 mi+9,421 mi
- 01/05/2025178,557 mi+10,818 mi
- 05/05/2026186,351 mi+7,794 mi
- 07/05/2026186,364 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 9,219 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OU08 BYL 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 (OU08 BYL) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in trad pattern - showing cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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