2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AA08 YDF
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 158,870 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,870 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.
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.
AA08 YDF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2025
- 158,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AA08 YDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (AA08 YDF) between June 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Bodywork (18 issues), Lighting (15 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 94 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hangi”; “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))”.
AA08 YDF Mileage History
- 04/06/201146,840 mi
- 04/06/201146,841 mi+1 mi
- 01/06/201260,888 mi+14,047 mi
- 08/06/201374,396 mi+13,508 mi
- 08/06/201374,396 mi
- 16/05/201486,686 mi+12,290 mi
- 06/06/201487,316 mi+630 mi
- 06/06/201487,316 mi
- 03/06/201597,475 mi+10,159 mi
- 25/05/2016109,735 mi+12,260 mi
- 09/06/2017121,913 mi+12,178 mi
- 09/06/2017121,913 mi
- 21/09/2018130,366 mi+8,453 mi
- 28/09/2019134,623 mi+4,257 mi
- 16/12/2020136,964 mi+2,341 mi
- 16/12/2020136,964 mi
- 07/12/2021139,575 mi+2,611 mi
- 16/12/2021139,606 mi+31 mi
- 06/12/2022145,366 mi+5,760 mi
- 06/12/2022145,368 mi+2 mi
- 07/12/2023150,072 mi+4,704 mi
- 07/12/2023150,073 mi+1 mi
- 29/11/2024153,432 mi+3,359 mi
- 04/12/2024153,433 mi+1 mi
- 13/12/2025158,870 mi+5,437 mi
Average of roughly 7,712 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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