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CT08 NKU

2008 Vauxhall Astra · Diesel · 1248cc

Black Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Diesel 1248cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 95,354 miles on the clock, averaging 6,009 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 CT08 NKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,354
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
6,009

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,354 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,920
Average per year6,009
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CT08 NKU 30k46k63k79k95k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,354 miles
Since last MOT+2,920 miles
PASS
Mileage92,434 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,433 miles
Since last MOT+14,635 miles
PASS
Mileage77,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,798 miles
Since last MOT+13,543 miles
PASS
Mileage64,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,255 miles
Since last MOT+3,357 miles
PASS
Mileage60,898 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,192 miles
PASS
Mileage57,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,679 miles
Since last MOT+2,961 miles
PASS
Mileage54,718 miles
Since last MOT+2,743 miles
PASS
Mileage51,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage47,912 miles
Since last MOT+9,756 miles
PASS
Mileage38,156 miles
Since last MOT+8,365 miles
PASS
Mileage29,791 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

RegistrationCT08 NKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCT — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CT08 NKU

What car is CT08 NKU?

CT08 NKU is a black Vauxhall Astra, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Swansea in 2008.

What is the mileage of CT08 NKU?

The last recorded mileage for CT08 NKU was 95,354 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CT08 NKU passed its MOT?

CT08 NKU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2022.

Is CT08 NKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CT08 NKU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CT08 NKU?

CT08 NKU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.