2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MK58 GHV
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 103,584 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,584 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.
MK58 GHV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2018
- 103,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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MK58 GHV Mileage History
- 19/08/201134,394 mi
- 10/09/201245,953 mi+11,559 mi
- 07/10/201354,286 mi+8,333 mi
- 16/10/201354,430 mi+144 mi
- 15/10/201460,782 mi+6,352 mi
- 15/10/201460,792 mi+10 mi
- 30/09/201568,067 mi+7,275 mi
- 30/09/201568,067 mi
- 02/09/201674,089 mi+6,022 mi
- 31/10/201788,078 mi+13,989 mi
- 07/11/201788,111 mi+33 mi
- 18/11/2018103,584 mi+15,473 mi
- 18/11/2018103,584 mi
Average of roughly 9,544 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
MK58 GHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (MK58 GHV) between August 2011 and November 2018.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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