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MF08 AUE

2008 Vauxhall Astra · Diesel · 1686cc

Yellow Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1686cc
ColourYellow
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1686cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 136,697 miles on the clock, averaging 16,334 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 MF08 AUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,697
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
16,334

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading136,697 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,962
Average per year16,334
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF08 AUE 36k61k86k112k137k '11'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,697 miles
Since last MOT+9,962 miles
PASS
Mileage126,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,735 miles
Since last MOT+11,528 miles
PASS
Mileage115,207 miles
Since last MOT+11,309 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,898 miles
Since last MOT+25,948 miles
PASS
Mileage77,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,950 miles
Since last MOT+23,138 miles
PASS
Mileage54,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,812 miles
Since last MOT+18,771 miles
PASS
Mileage36,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,041 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

RegistrationMF08 AUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1686cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MF08 AUE

What car is MF08 AUE?

MF08 AUE is an yellow Vauxhall Astra, diesel (1686cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MF08 AUE?

The last recorded mileage for MF08 AUE was 136,697 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF08 AUE passed its MOT?

MF08 AUE has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2017.

Is MF08 AUE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF08 AUE 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 MF08 AUE?

MF08 AUE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.