2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · DN08 BGK
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 122,550 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Jul 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,550 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.
DN08 BGK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2021
- 122,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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
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DN08 BGK Mileage History
- 31/05/201143,531 mi
- 03/02/201251,948 mi+8,417 mi
- 19/01/201361,033 mi+9,085 mi
- 21/01/201469,381 mi+8,348 mi
- 25/01/201469,488 mi+107 mi
- 22/01/201577,609 mi+8,121 mi
- 15/01/201686,431 mi+8,822 mi
- 25/01/201795,765 mi+9,334 mi
- 09/01/2018104,034 mi+8,269 mi
- 09/01/2018104,034 mi
- 07/02/2019110,806 mi+6,772 mi
- 29/01/2020117,876 mi+7,070 mi
- 29/01/2020117,876 mi
- 09/02/2021122,550 mi+4,674 mi
Average of roughly 8,149 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
DN08 BGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (DN08 BGK) between May 2011 and February 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
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