2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · PF08 YMR
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 89,873 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PF08 YMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 89,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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PF08 YMR Mileage History
- 30/09/202386,711 mi
- 02/10/202386,715 mi+4 mi
- 28/09/202487,721 mi+1,006 mi
- 09/10/202487,728 mi+7 mi
- 27/09/202589,873 mi+2,145 mi
Average of roughly 1,586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PF08 YMR 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 (PF08 YMR) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure AND NO TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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