2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KA55 ANB
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 91,759 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,759 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.
KA55 ANB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 91,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KA55 ANB Mileage History
- 17/11/202282,104 mi
- 18/11/202382,705 mi+601 mi
- 25/10/202486,323 mi+3,618 mi
- 26/10/202486,323 mi
- 24/10/202591,759 mi+5,436 mi
Average of roughly 3,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KA55 ANB 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 (KA55 ANB) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
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