2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · VU08 RXS
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 186,093 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU08 RXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 186,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU08 RXS 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 (VU08 RXS) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VU08 RXS Mileage History
- 30/11/2023165,969 mi
- 01/12/2023165,969 mi
- 30/11/2024175,494 mi+9,525 mi
- 01/12/2024175,539 mi+45 mi
- 01/12/2025186,093 mi+10,554 mi
Average of roughly 10,041 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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