2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · VU08 VFH
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 70,569 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/12/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,569 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
VU08 VFH Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2016
- 70,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects 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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VU08 VFH Mileage History
- 18/11/201132,779 mi
- 18/11/201132,782 mi+3 mi
- 19/02/201341,093 mi+8,311 mi
- 20/02/201341,122 mi+29 mi
- 28/01/201448,580 mi+7,458 mi
- 29/01/201448,580 mi
- 17/02/201555,877 mi+7,297 mi
- 23/02/201556,090 mi+213 mi
- 30/01/201662,508 mi+6,418 mi
- 31/12/201670,569 mi+8,061 mi
- 31/12/201670,569 mi
Average of roughly 7,381 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
VU08 VFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (VU08 VFH) between November 2011 and December 2016.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 31 December 2016 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: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.
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