2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AE58 UKS
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 154,616 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,616 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.
AE58 UKS Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 154,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE58 UKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (AE58 UKS) between June 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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 Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In”; “Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength M”; “Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AE58 UKS Mileage History
- 27/06/201131,642 mi
- 22/06/201240,139 mi+8,497 mi
- 22/06/201240,139 mi
- 28/06/201347,487 mi+7,348 mi
- 28/06/201347,487 mi
- 26/06/201455,835 mi+8,348 mi
- 26/06/201455,835 mi
- 25/06/201565,741 mi+9,906 mi
- 25/06/201565,741 mi
- 23/06/201675,422 mi+9,681 mi
- 23/06/201675,424 mi+2 mi
- 22/06/201783,135 mi+7,711 mi
- 23/06/201783,135 mi
- 21/06/201893,833 mi+10,698 mi
- 28/06/2019106,160 mi+12,327 mi
- 28/06/2019106,160 mi
- 10/07/2020115,217 mi+9,057 mi
- 01/07/2021122,002 mi+6,785 mi
- 01/07/2021122,008 mi+6 mi
- 01/07/2022128,412 mi+6,404 mi
- 01/07/2022128,412 mi
- 03/07/2023131,795 mi+3,383 mi
- 05/07/2023131,805 mi+10 mi
- 02/07/2024136,231 mi+4,426 mi
- 02/07/2024136,231 mi
- 12/08/2025139,626 mi+3,395 mi
- 05/08/2026154,380 mi+14,754 mi
- 14/08/2026154,616 mi+236 mi
Average of roughly 8,127 miles per year across 28 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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