2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · AR08 KZZ
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 117,128 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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.
AR08 KZZ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 117,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR08 KZZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (AR08 KZZ) between July 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
AR08 KZZ Mileage History
- 05/07/201127,655 mi
- 25/06/201233,054 mi+5,399 mi
- 12/06/201336,971 mi+3,917 mi
- 13/08/201437,765 mi+794 mi
- 13/08/201437,765 mi
- 26/03/201537,811 mi+46 mi
- 08/03/201653,838 mi+16,027 mi
- 08/03/201653,838 mi
- 26/04/201768,140 mi+14,302 mi
- 26/04/201768,140 mi
- 04/04/201879,645 mi+11,505 mi
- 04/04/201879,645 mi
- 04/04/201996,567 mi+16,922 mi
- 05/04/201996,567 mi
- 23/10/2020105,933 mi+9,366 mi
- 27/09/2021108,192 mi+2,259 mi
- 27/09/2021108,197 mi+5 mi
- 24/10/2022109,880 mi+1,683 mi
- 24/10/2022109,880 mi
- 23/10/2023111,750 mi+1,870 mi
- 23/10/2023111,751 mi+1 mi
- 21/10/2024113,783 mi+2,032 mi
- 22/10/2024113,783 mi
- 03/06/2026117,100 mi+3,317 mi
- 15/06/2026117,128 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 5,987 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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