2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · AO08 EVF
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 159,686 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,686 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.
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AO08 EVF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 20/06/2023
- 159,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO08 EVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (AO08 EVF) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
AO08 EVF Mileage History
- 22/06/2022143,409 mi
- 24/06/2022143,409 mi
- 20/06/2023159,686 mi+16,277 mi
Average of roughly 16,378 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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