2008 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · SR08 AWO
2008 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 74,651 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SR08 AWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 74,651 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.
SR08 AWO 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 (SR08 AWO) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SR08 AWO Mileage History
- 12/07/202269,655 mi
- 18/07/202371,939 mi+2,284 mi
- 16/07/202473,206 mi+1,267 mi
- 15/07/202574,646 mi+1,440 mi
- 17/07/202574,651 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,658 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: Below Average
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