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HG08 SUV

2008 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 107,268 miles on the clock, averaging 6,199 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 HG08 SUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,268
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,199

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 reading107,268 miles
Reading date
Miles last year115
Average per year6,199
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HG08 SUV 18k40k63k85k107k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,268 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,153 miles
Since last MOT+3,755 miles
PASS
Mileage103,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,461 miles
PASS
Mileage99,937 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,935 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage93,579 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,578 miles
Since last MOT+11,113 miles
PASS
Mileage82,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,465 miles
Since last MOT+8,197 miles
PASS
Mileage74,268 miles
Since last MOT+13,450 miles
PASS
Mileage60,818 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,814 miles
Since last MOT+9,113 miles
PASS
Mileage51,701 miles
Since last MOT+4,860 miles
PASS
Mileage46,841 miles
Since last MOT+4,908 miles
PASS
Mileage41,933 miles
Since last MOT+4,334 miles
PASS
Mileage37,599 miles
Since last MOT+4,374 miles
PASS
Mileage33,225 miles
Since last MOT+4,290 miles
PASS
Mileage28,935 miles
Since last MOT+5,186 miles
PASS
Mileage23,749 miles
Since last MOT+5,915 miles
PASS
Mileage17,834 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

RegistrationHG08 SUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHG — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About HG08 SUV

What car is HG08 SUV?

HG08 SUV is an blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HG08 SUV?

The last recorded mileage for HG08 SUV was 107,268 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HG08 SUV passed its MOT?

HG08 SUV has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2025.

Is HG08 SUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HG08 SUV 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 HG08 SUV?

HG08 SUV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.