2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AB08 VFW
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 169,944 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,944 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.
AB08 VFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2024
- 169,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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AB08 VFW Mileage History
- 21/03/2022165,970 mi
- 14/03/2023167,608 mi+1,638 mi
- 15/03/2023167,608 mi
- 11/03/2024169,944 mi+2,336 mi
- 13/03/2024169,944 mi
Average of roughly 2,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AB08 VFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (AB08 VFW) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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