CarVerify

Free Car Check

GIG 5838

2008 Vauxhall Astra Sxi

Silver Other 1364cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,960 mi
Last recorded131,960 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 5838
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra Sxi
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,364cc
View full Vauxhall Astra Sxi reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2025 131,960 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2024 123,356 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 112,003 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 92,148 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 73,771 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,419 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,093 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra Sxi?

Based on 7,379 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
5,943
Miles/Year
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1
brake application uneven 1
Full Vauxhall Astra Sxi reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GIG 5838 is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra Sxi in Silver with a 1,364cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra Sxi fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GIG 5838, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GIG 5838?

You can check the full history of GIG 5838 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GIG 5838 registered?

GIG 5838 is a 2008 Vauxhall Astra Sxi, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is GIG 5838 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 5838 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GIG 5838 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GIG 5838. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.