2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SC08 HNY
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 72,921 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC08 HNY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 72,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC08 HNY 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 (SC08 HNY) between February 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SC08 HNY Mileage History
- 13/02/202355,756 mi
- 03/01/202463,189 mi+7,433 mi
- 13/01/202568,280 mi+5,091 mi
- 16/12/202572,823 mi+4,543 mi
- 23/12/202572,921 mi+98 mi
Average of roughly 6,005 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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