Official DVLA Record

2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YP08 YPC

YP08 YPC

2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 126,903 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2008 · Sheffield
MOT Status
Valid until 28/01/2024
Road Tax
Untaxed (14/12/2023)
Recorded Mileage
126,903 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/01/2024
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 14/12/2023
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1598cc

YP08 YPC Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2023
  • 126,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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YP08 YPC Mileage History

  1. 22/01/2022111,836 mi
  2. 22/01/2022111,836 mi
  3. 17/01/2023126,903 mi+15,067 mi
  4. 17/01/2023126,903 mi

Average of roughly 15,284 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

YP08 YPC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 3 Sept 2026, 19:15
MOT Analysis

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 (YP08 YPC) between January 2022 and January 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 January 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: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle pivot bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle pivot bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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