2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · AM08 UFL
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 127,305 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20/10/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1796cc
AM08 UFL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2020
- 127,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
AM08 UFL Mileage History
- 14/12/201150,375 mi
- 14/12/201150,375 mi
- 10/12/201263,556 mi+13,181 mi
- 10/12/201263,556 mi
- 23/12/201368,469 mi+4,913 mi
- 23/12/201477,127 mi+8,658 mi
- 19/12/201588,393 mi+11,266 mi
- 19/12/201588,393 mi
- 14/12/201695,299 mi+6,906 mi
- 15/12/201695,299 mi
- 18/12/2017102,558 mi+7,259 mi
- 18/12/2017102,558 mi
- 20/11/2018110,228 mi+7,670 mi
- 21/11/2018110,230 mi+2 mi
- 06/11/2019118,713 mi+8,483 mi
- 04/11/2020127,305 mi+8,592 mi
- 07/11/2020127,305 mi
Average of roughly 8,643 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
AM08 UFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (AM08 UFL) between December 2011 and November 2020.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf (5.2.3 (e))”; “Stop lamp(s) not working ns (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (AM08 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as AM08UFL.
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
VAUXHALL
GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
FIAT
500 DOLCEVITA MHEV
SEAT
IBIZA
FORD
FOCUS ST-LINE VIGNALE
SSANGYONG
KORANDO
FORD
TRANSIT
FORD
FUSION
FORD
TRANSIT
BMW
118