2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 Elite

Overview

• Make: Vauxhall
• Model: Astra
• Trim: Elite
• Version: 1.8 i 16v Elite Auto FWD Euro 4 5dr (138 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 80,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 138 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 186 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2008 Vauxhall Astra Elite has covered 80,000 miles, around 7,700 fewer miles than is typical for its age. The AskCar estimate for this car is £2,653, but it is priced at £1,795, a difference of £858. Ask the dealer to confirm the price and vehicle details. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 3,837 Vauxhall Astra adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. We first saw this car advertised 27 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £200. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 29 October 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. It is advertised by Triple A Motoring in Greenford. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £858 (32%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,653. Worth asking the dealer why.

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 3,837 priced Vauxhall Astra adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

A 2008 Vauxhall Astra with the 1.8 petrol engine is typically advertised at £2,300: the median of the 13 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2008 Vauxhall Astra has been on sale for at least 27 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 9 October 2026 at £1,995. Its asking price is now £1,795, £200 less. The latest price cut was seen on 5 November 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 9 October 2026: £1,995
• 5 November 2026: £1,795

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 29 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 20 October 2025 (offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: battery terminal corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; and 3 more.

Mileage at that test: 80,219 miles, which matches the advertised 80,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 7,700 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2008 Vauxhall Astra on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2008 Vauxhall Astra Elite 1.8 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,275 to £4,790, as of 5 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 Vauxhall Astra Elite, 1.8 petrol hatchback, beige. Mileage: 73,000 miles. Price: £2,275, £480 more than this car. Dealer: Vicks Autos in Birmingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/vauxhall-astra-2008-d08d99573a55
• 2008 Vauxhall Astra Elite, 1.8 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 21,000 miles. Price: £4,790, £2,995 more than this car. Dealer: Manton Car Sales in Bedford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/vauxhall-astra-2008-9f0c6b8c6a39