2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YG08 XGJ
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 196,692 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YG08 XGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2024
- 196,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YG08 XGJ Mileage History
- 23/02/2022165,262 mi
- 22/02/2023181,103 mi+15,841 mi
- 22/02/2023181,103 mi
- 12/03/2024196,692 mi+15,589 mi
- 14/03/2024196,692 mi
Average of roughly 15,306 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YG08 XGJ 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 (YG08 XGJ) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2024 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Major leak of emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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