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AE08 RDB

2008 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 91,839 miles on the clock, averaging 8,985 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for AE08 RDB

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,839
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
8,985

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading91,839 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,927
Average per year8,985
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE08 RDB 48k59k70k81k92k '11'16'13

Check AE08 RDB

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage91,839 miles
Since last MOT+4,927 miles
PASS
Mileage86,912 miles
Since last MOT+7,402 miles
PASS
Mileage79,510 miles
Since last MOT+15,942 miles
PASS
Mileage63,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,568 miles
Since last MOT+15,370 miles
PASS
Mileage48,198 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

RegistrationAE08 RDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AE08 RDB

What car is AE08 RDB?

AE08 RDB is an silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AE08 RDB?

The last recorded mileage for AE08 RDB was 91,839 miles, recorded on 12 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE08 RDB passed its MOT?

AE08 RDB has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 12 May 2016.

Is AE08 RDB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE08 RDB 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 AE08 RDB?

AE08 RDB is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.