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MW08 UNE

2008 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 112,797 miles on the clock, averaging 8,424 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 MW08 UNE

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,797
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,424

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 reading112,797 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,774
Average per year8,424
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW08 UNE 17k41k65k89k113k '11'22'17

Check MW08 UNE

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage112,797 miles
Since last MOT+5,774 miles
PASS
Mileage107,023 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,021 miles
Since last MOT+1,743 miles
PASS
Mileage105,278 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,277 miles
Since last MOT+7,849 miles
PASS
Mileage97,428 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,927 miles
PASS
Mileage91,500 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,496 miles
Since last MOT+9,936 miles
PASS
Mileage81,560 miles
Since last MOT+6,921 miles
PASS
Mileage74,639 miles
Since last MOT+10,183 miles
PASS
Mileage64,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,456 miles
Since last MOT+13,891 miles
PASS
Mileage50,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,565 miles
Since last MOT+13,225 miles
PASS
Mileage37,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,340 miles
Since last MOT+11,103 miles
PASS
Mileage26,237 miles
Since last MOT+8,946 miles
PASS
Mileage17,291 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

RegistrationMW08 UNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MW08 UNE

What car is MW08 UNE?

MW08 UNE is an blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MW08 UNE?

The last recorded mileage for MW08 UNE was 112,797 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW08 UNE passed its MOT?

MW08 UNE has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 14 Oct 2022.

Is MW08 UNE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW08 UNE 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 MW08 UNE?

MW08 UNE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.