2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AM08 UHE
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 99,904 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 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 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,904 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.
AM08 UHE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 99,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AM08 UHE Mileage History
- 18/04/201126,549 mi
- 27/03/201232,479 mi+5,930 mi
- 01/03/201336,681 mi+4,202 mi
- 11/03/201440,973 mi+4,292 mi
- 13/02/201542,603 mi+1,630 mi
- 15/02/201643,781 mi+1,178 mi
- 16/02/201643,783 mi+2 mi
- 14/02/201747,271 mi+3,488 mi
- 22/02/201854,095 mi+6,824 mi
- 23/02/201854,095 mi
- 12/02/201972,915 mi+18,820 mi
- 10/03/202081,318 mi+8,403 mi
- 03/03/202185,225 mi+3,907 mi
- 04/03/202185,225 mi
- 11/03/202288,594 mi+3,369 mi
- 13/02/202392,482 mi+3,888 mi
- 14/02/202392,501 mi+19 mi
- 28/02/202495,832 mi+3,331 mi
- 04/03/202598,448 mi+2,616 mi
- 04/03/202598,453 mi+5 mi
- 13/03/202699,904 mi+1,451 mi
Average of roughly 4,922 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
AM08 UHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (AM08 UHE) between April 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 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: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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