2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · AM08 FYE
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 123,193 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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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AM08 FYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 123,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AM08 FYE Mileage History
- 13/06/2022114,191 mi
- 05/06/2023115,873 mi+1,682 mi
- 28/05/2024117,928 mi+2,055 mi
- 28/05/2025120,177 mi+2,249 mi
- 02/06/2026123,193 mi+3,016 mi
Average of roughly 2,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AM08 FYE 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 (AM08 FYE) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 28 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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.
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