2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · SH08 HME
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 148,981 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/01/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1910cc
SH08 HME Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2023
- 148,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SH08 HME Mileage History
- 18/02/2022140,618 mi
- 19/02/2022140,618 mi
- 03/02/2023146,981 mi+6,363 mi
- 04/02/2023148,981 mi+2,000 mi
Average of roughly 8,704 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SH08 HME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (SH08 HME) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2023 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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