2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AC08 VSO
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 111,909 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,909 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.
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AC08 VSO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/10/2025
- 111,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC08 VSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (AC08 VSO) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to fail items listed (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AC08 VSO Mileage History
- 05/10/2022109,597 mi
- 04/10/2023110,401 mi+804 mi
- 08/10/2024111,359 mi+958 mi
- 13/10/2025111,909 mi+550 mi
Average of roughly 765 miles per year across 4 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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