2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · VU08 LDO
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 104,424 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Jan 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VU08 LDO Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2019
- 104,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU08 LDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (VU08 LDO) between February 2011 and March 2019.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2019 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
VU08 LDO Mileage History
- 17/02/201144,461 mi
- 24/02/201252,438 mi+7,977 mi
- 18/02/201360,303 mi+7,865 mi
- 19/02/201473,900 mi+13,597 mi
- 06/02/201579,740 mi+5,840 mi
- 25/02/201686,263 mi+6,523 mi
- 13/02/201792,093 mi+5,830 mi
- 14/02/201792,093 mi
- 08/02/201897,960 mi+5,867 mi
- 13/03/2019104,424 mi+6,464 mi
Average of roughly 7,434 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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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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