2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · SM08 WLH
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 120,289 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/10/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19/09/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,289 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
SM08 WLH Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2019
- 120,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 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
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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SM08 WLH Mileage History
- 31/05/201115,083 mi
- 13/06/201234,410 mi+19,327 mi
- 18/06/201234,410 mi
- 20/06/201358,196 mi+23,786 mi
- 01/07/201358,212 mi+16 mi
- 24/06/201473,234 mi+15,022 mi
- 25/06/201473,234 mi
- 23/06/201591,714 mi+18,480 mi
- 25/06/201591,715 mi+1 mi
- 27/06/2016102,928 mi+11,213 mi
- 14/04/2018107,803 mi+4,875 mi
- 22/04/2018107,892 mi+89 mi
- 25/04/2019120,287 mi+12,395 mi
- 26/04/2019120,289 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 13,311 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
SM08 WLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (SM08 WLH) between May 2011 and April 2019.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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