The road tax status for SD08 MZV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SD08 MZV?

The MOT for SD08 MZV is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 November 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of SD08 MZV?

The recorded mileage for SD08 MZV is 145,432 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SD08 MZV ULEZ compliant?

No, SD08 MZV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · SD08 MZV

SD08 MZV

2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 145,432 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2023.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 2008 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 02 Nov 2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 145,432 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2008

Engine

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SD08 MZV Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2022
145,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)

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SD08 MZV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 05:27

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21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (SD08 MZV) between April 2011 and November 2022.

The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 03 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 79 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear axle bushes - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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SD08 MZV Mileage History

01/04/201132,838 mi
28/03/201251,991 mi+19,153 mi
28/03/201251,991 mi
26/06/201380,243 mi+28,252 mi
19/07/201489,506 mi+9,263 mi
19/07/201489,506 mi
10/07/201596,756 mi+7,250 mi
14/07/201596,852 mi+96 mi
22/07/2016101,508 mi+4,656 mi
26/07/2016101,508 mi
12/08/2017105,947 mi+4,439 mi
14/08/2017105,942 mi-5 mi
18/08/2018113,505 mi+7,563 mi
12/10/2019117,366 mi+3,861 mi
12/10/2020125,144 mi+7,778 mi
02/11/2020125,209 mi+65 mi
02/11/2020125,209 mi
15/10/2021133,360 mi+8,151 mi
22/10/2021133,468 mi+108 mi
26/10/2022145,011 mi+11,543 mi
03/11/2022145,432 mi+421 mi

Average of roughly 9,713 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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