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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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 138,100 miles on the clock, averaging 9,846 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.
MOT & Mileage History for AX08 EUZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 138,100 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,123 |
| Average per year | 9,846 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AX08 EUZ |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Astra |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AX — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About AX08 EUZ
What car is AX08 EUZ?
AX08 EUZ is an black Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2008.
What is the mileage of AX08 EUZ?
The last recorded mileage for AX08 EUZ was 138,100 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AX08 EUZ passed its MOT?
AX08 EUZ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2023.
Is AX08 EUZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX08 EUZ 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 AX08 EUZ?
AX08 EUZ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.