2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · NU08 ESO
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 178,362 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/05/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.2L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1248cc
NU08 ESO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2019
- 178,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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NU08 ESO Mileage History
- 07/03/201152,101 mi
- 15/03/201152,167 mi+66 mi
- 15/03/201152,167 mi
- 13/03/201265,466 mi+13,299 mi
- 13/03/201265,466 mi
- 12/02/201387,490 mi+22,024 mi
- 12/02/201387,490 mi
- 28/05/2014106,355 mi+18,865 mi
- 29/05/2014106,355 mi
- 17/04/2015116,692 mi+10,337 mi
- 24/04/2015116,722 mi+30 mi
- 03/05/2016130,775 mi+14,053 mi
- 07/05/2016130,782 mi+7 mi
- 12/04/2017143,102 mi+12,320 mi
- 12/04/2017143,105 mi+3 mi
- 04/05/2018159,405 mi+16,300 mi
- 05/05/2018159,445 mi+40 mi
- 07/05/2019178,362 mi+18,917 mi
Average of roughly 15,460 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
NU08 ESO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (NU08 ESO) between March 2011 and May 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge of tread worn (4.1.E.1)”.
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