2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · SC08 EPD
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 136,241 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC08 EPD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2024
- 136,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC08 EPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (SC08 EPD) between July 2011 and November 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 93 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 Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
SC08 EPD Mileage History
- 08/07/201146,920 mi
- 06/07/201252,975 mi+6,055 mi
- 06/07/201252,975 mi
- 05/07/201360,290 mi+7,315 mi
- 05/07/201360,290 mi
- 02/07/201466,287 mi+5,997 mi
- 05/07/201466,353 mi+66 mi
- 27/06/201572,000 mi+5,647 mi
- 28/06/201676,978 mi+4,978 mi
- 18/07/201677,094 mi+116 mi
- 27/06/201782,394 mi+5,300 mi
- 03/07/201890,432 mi+8,038 mi
- 12/07/201890,673 mi+241 mi
- 25/06/201997,376 mi+6,703 mi
- 27/06/201997,387 mi+11 mi
- 10/07/2020110,794 mi+13,407 mi
- 05/07/2021121,121 mi+10,327 mi
- 11/08/2022133,446 mi+12,325 mi
- 27/08/2022133,547 mi+101 mi
- 10/09/2022133,591 mi+44 mi
- 15/09/2022133,600 mi+9 mi
- 28/09/2023135,066 mi+1,466 mi
- 14/11/2024136,233 mi+1,167 mi
- 26/11/2024136,241 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 6,671 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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