2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AM58 RLZ
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 117,974 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Dec 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,974 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.
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AM58 RLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 02/12/2024
- 117,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM58 RLZ 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 (AM58 RLZ) between November 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides centr”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
AM58 RLZ Mileage History
- 26/11/2021111,985 mi
- 23/11/2022114,198 mi+2,213 mi
- 20/11/2023115,641 mi+1,443 mi
- 25/11/2023115,674 mi+33 mi
- 02/12/2024117,974 mi+2,300 mi
Average of roughly 1,985 miles per year across 5 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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