2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AB08 TYW
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 82,924 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,924 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.
AB08 TYW Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2023
- 82,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB08 TYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (AB08 TYW) between June 2011 and May 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))”.
AB08 TYW Mileage History
- 08/06/201133,964 mi
- 09/06/201238,471 mi+4,507 mi
- 11/06/201342,434 mi+3,963 mi
- 05/06/201447,140 mi+4,706 mi
- 08/06/201551,289 mi+4,149 mi
- 28/03/201654,675 mi+3,386 mi
- 31/03/201654,676 mi+1 mi
- 21/03/201758,760 mi+4,084 mi
- 27/03/201863,916 mi+5,156 mi
- 09/04/201968,782 mi+4,866 mi
- 09/04/201968,782 mi
- 15/04/202072,978 mi+4,196 mi
- 11/05/202176,357 mi+3,379 mi
- 12/05/202176,382 mi+25 mi
- 09/05/202279,829 mi+3,447 mi
- 11/05/202382,919 mi+3,090 mi
- 16/05/202382,924 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,101 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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