2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · J200 ACY
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 106,094 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
J200 ACY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2025
- 106,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J200 ACY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (J200 ACY) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded connection to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
J200 ACY Mileage History
- 27/01/2023105,189 mi
- 27/01/2024105,756 mi+567 mi
- 27/01/2024105,756 mi
- 28/01/2025106,092 mi+336 mi
- 29/01/2025106,094 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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