2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SV08 LGY
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 66,758 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV08 LGY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2023
- 66,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV08 LGY 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 (SV08 LGY) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 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: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SV08 LGY Mileage History
- 04/08/202264,811 mi
- 04/08/202264,814 mi+3 mi
- 09/08/202366,753 mi+1,939 mi
- 09/08/202366,758 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,921 miles per year across 4 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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