2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SP08 XVY
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 110,926 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP08 XVY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/11/2024
- 110,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP08 XVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (SP08 XVY) between March 2011 and November 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”.
SP08 XVY Mileage History
- 24/03/201113,875 mi
- 10/04/201218,334 mi+4,459 mi
- 29/04/201326,207 mi+7,873 mi
- 24/04/201434,220 mi+8,013 mi
- 24/04/201434,222 mi+2 mi
- 27/04/201543,272 mi+9,050 mi
- 29/04/201543,272 mi
- 19/04/201651,957 mi+8,685 mi
- 28/04/201760,137 mi+8,180 mi
- 10/04/201870,076 mi+9,939 mi
- 10/04/201870,076 mi
- 26/04/201979,041 mi+8,965 mi
- 30/09/202091,618 mi+12,577 mi
- 02/10/202091,618 mi
- 04/10/202197,015 mi+5,397 mi
- 08/10/202197,025 mi+10 mi
- 19/10/2022100,489 mi+3,464 mi
- 25/10/2022100,502 mi+13 mi
- 26/10/2023104,154 mi+3,652 mi
- 20/11/2024110,926 mi+6,772 mi
Average of roughly 7,104 miles per year across 20 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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