2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · AM08 NUY
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 143,175 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
AM08 NUY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 143,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM08 NUY 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 (AM08 NUY) between September 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AM08 NUY Mileage History
- 16/09/201131,516 mi
- 13/09/201239,546 mi+8,030 mi
- 20/09/201346,115 mi+6,569 mi
- 22/09/201460,832 mi+14,717 mi
- 21/09/201569,834 mi+9,002 mi
- 19/09/201680,459 mi+10,625 mi
- 20/09/201790,957 mi+10,498 mi
- 19/09/2018103,459 mi+12,502 mi
- 18/09/2019113,674 mi+10,215 mi
- 20/09/2019113,674 mi
- 09/09/2020122,278 mi+8,604 mi
- 09/09/2020122,282 mi+4 mi
- 27/09/2021128,920 mi+6,638 mi
- 04/10/2021128,979 mi+59 mi
- 29/09/2022133,362 mi+4,383 mi
- 14/09/2023136,102 mi+2,740 mi
- 04/10/2024139,368 mi+3,266 mi
- 08/10/2025142,199 mi+2,831 mi
- 14/09/2026143,175 mi+976 mi
Average of roughly 7,446 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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