2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · PE08 JHF
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 91,501 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE08 JHF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2022
- 91,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE08 JHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (PE08 JHF) between February 2011 and February 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2022 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
PE08 JHF Mileage History
- 19/02/201114,922 mi
- 14/09/201117,409 mi+2,487 mi
- 06/09/201224,808 mi+7,399 mi
- 02/09/201331,372 mi+6,564 mi
- 20/12/201333,826 mi+2,454 mi
- 25/11/201437,087 mi+3,261 mi
- 25/11/201437,087 mi
- 23/11/201546,294 mi+9,207 mi
- 31/08/201652,771 mi+6,477 mi
- 19/08/201755,315 mi+2,544 mi
- 23/08/201755,390 mi+75 mi
- 04/08/201857,943 mi+2,553 mi
- 25/03/201959,514 mi+1,571 mi
- 19/03/202068,669 mi+9,155 mi
- 15/02/202175,663 mi+6,994 mi
- 08/02/202291,501 mi+15,838 mi
Average of roughly 6,981 miles per year across 16 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: Average
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