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AA08 XVU

2008 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 101,726 miles on the clock, averaging 6,157 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for AA08 XVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,726
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,157

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,726 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year6,157
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AA08 XVU 37k53k70k86k102k '11'21'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,726 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,717 miles
Since last MOT+3,505 miles
PASS
Mileage98,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,212 miles
Since last MOT+8,225 miles
PASS
Mileage89,987 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,979 miles
Since last MOT+7,549 miles
PASS
Mileage82,430 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,411 miles
Since last MOT+10,825 miles
PASS
Mileage71,586 miles
Since last MOT+2,138 miles
PASS
Mileage69,448 miles
Since last MOT+2,852 miles
PASS
Mileage66,596 miles
Since last MOT+4,258 miles
PASS
Mileage62,338 miles
Since last MOT+4,723 miles
PASS
Mileage57,615 miles
Since last MOT+10,734 miles
PASS
Mileage46,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,881 miles
Since last MOT+9,580 miles
PASS
Mileage37,301 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAA — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AA08 XVU

What car is AA08 XVU?

AA08 XVU is an black Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AA08 XVU?

The last recorded mileage for AA08 XVU was 101,726 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AA08 XVU passed its MOT?

AA08 XVU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2021.

Is AA08 XVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AA08 XVU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is AA08 XVU?

AA08 XVU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.