2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SH08 WZS
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 145,456 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH08 WZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2025
- 145,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH08 WZS 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 (SH08 WZS) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be a”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
SH08 WZS Mileage History
- 19/09/2023128,838 mi
- 20/09/2023128,838 mi
- 24/09/2024136,638 mi+7,800 mi
- 24/09/2024136,638 mi
- 30/09/2025145,456 mi+8,818 mi
Average of roughly 8,180 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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