2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R555 TAN
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R555 TAN Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 01/04/2026
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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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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MOT Status
No MOT history available
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