2008 Vauxhall Astravan 1.9L Diesel · NU08 ABF
2008 Vauxhall Astravan (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 203,877 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
NU08 ABF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 203,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: Average
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NU08 ABF Mileage History
- 08/05/2024194,750 mi
- 09/05/2025198,993 mi+4,243 mi
- 17/05/2025199,138 mi+145 mi
- 14/05/2026203,864 mi+4,726 mi
- 20/05/2026203,877 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 4,495 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NU08 ABF 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 Astravan (NU08 ABF) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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