2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AE58 YTK
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 104,682 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,682 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 YTK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2024
- 104,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE58 YTK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (AE58 YTK) between September 2011 and February 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AE58 YTK Mileage History
- 09/09/201130,276 mi
- 14/09/201238,519 mi+8,243 mi
- 10/09/201347,062 mi+8,543 mi
- 20/08/201452,574 mi+5,512 mi
- 09/09/201558,956 mi+6,382 mi
- 09/09/201558,956 mi
- 19/09/201663,935 mi+4,979 mi
- 19/09/201663,935 mi
- 14/09/201768,632 mi+4,697 mi
- 12/09/201872,093 mi+3,461 mi
- 18/09/201872,155 mi+62 mi
- 07/02/201973,585 mi+1,430 mi
- 06/02/202083,585 mi+10,000 mi
- 03/02/202188,569 mi+4,984 mi
- 03/02/202188,569 mi
- 18/01/202293,995 mi+5,426 mi
- 18/01/202294,002 mi+7 mi
- 25/01/202399,274 mi+5,272 mi
- 12/02/2024104,682 mi+5,408 mi
Average of roughly 5,987 miles per year across 19 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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