2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Design

Overview

• Make: Vauxhall
• Model: Astra
• Trim: Design
• Version: 1.6 i 16v Design Manual FWD Euro 4 5dr (113 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 118,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 113 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 155 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2008 Vauxhall Astra Design is advertised with 118,000 miles, approximately 30,300 above the typical mileage for its age. Its asking price of £999 is £255 below the AskCar estimate of £1,254. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 3,804 Vauxhall Astra adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. We first saw this car advertised 158 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £500. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 31 October 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at Phoenix Way Car Dealership in Egham. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Good value: £255 (20%) under the AskCar estimate of £1,254.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 3,804 priced Vauxhall Astra adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2008 Vauxhall Astra with the 1.6 petrol engine is typically advertised at £1,700: the median of the 12 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2008 Vauxhall Astra has been on sale for at least 158 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £1,499. Its asking price is now £999, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 24 September 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 29 May 2026: £1,499
• 7 September 2026: £1,299
• 24 September 2026: £999

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 31 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 1 November 2025 (nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

Mileage at that test: 117,813 miles, which matches the advertised 118,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 30,300 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2008 Vauxhall Astra on AskCar.

Similar cars

1 other 2008 Vauxhall Astra Design 1.6 petrol manual hatchback is for sale at UK dealers, as of 2 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 Vauxhall Astra Design, 1.6 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 113,000 miles. Price: £1,095, £96 more than this car. Dealer: Tyburn Autos in Tyburn. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/vauxhall-astra-2008-867e7e994137