2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · AP08 CFN
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2008. Recorded mileage 127,250 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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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AP08 CFN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 127,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP08 CFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (AP08 CFN) between May 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
AP08 CFN Mileage History
- 13/05/201132,395 mi
- 23/05/201242,910 mi+10,515 mi
- 31/05/201367,239 mi+24,329 mi
- 23/05/201475,491 mi+8,252 mi
- 09/06/201586,545 mi+11,054 mi
- 09/06/201586,545 mi
- 25/10/201695,864 mi+9,319 mi
- 25/10/201695,864 mi
- 11/10/201897,239 mi+1,375 mi
- 15/10/201897,257 mi+18 mi
- 03/10/2019101,868 mi+4,611 mi
- 24/09/2020104,794 mi+2,926 mi
- 29/09/2021110,023 mi+5,229 mi
- 29/09/2021110,023 mi
- 11/10/2022116,088 mi+6,065 mi
- 05/10/2023120,297 mi+4,209 mi
- 18/09/2024123,695 mi+3,398 mi
- 06/11/2025127,250 mi+3,555 mi
Average of roughly 6,548 miles per year across 18 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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