2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · YG08 DHX
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 72,993 miles. MOT expired on 09 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG08 DHX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2022
- 72,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG08 DHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (YG08 DHX) between March 2011 and March 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
YG08 DHX Mileage History
- 07/03/201125,746 mi
- 23/02/201235,024 mi+9,278 mi
- 23/02/201235,024 mi
- 22/02/201338,450 mi+3,426 mi
- 25/02/201442,992 mi+4,542 mi
- 25/02/201442,992 mi
- 03/03/201551,656 mi+8,664 mi
- 10/03/201657,464 mi+5,808 mi
- 10/03/201657,469 mi+5 mi
- 08/03/201760,165 mi+2,696 mi
- 08/03/201861,529 mi+1,364 mi
- 08/03/201861,529 mi
- 08/03/201962,575 mi+1,046 mi
- 06/03/202063,643 mi+1,068 mi
- 08/03/202164,684 mi+1,041 mi
- 07/03/202272,993 mi+8,309 mi
Average of roughly 4,295 miles per year across 16 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: Average
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