2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · AX08 KHM
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 121,526 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- 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.
AX08 KHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 10/11/2025
- 121,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX08 KHM 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 (AX08 KHM) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AX08 KHM Mileage History
- 09/11/202285,957 mi
- 06/11/202396,962 mi+11,005 mi
- 06/11/202396,962 mi
- 11/11/2024109,556 mi+12,594 mi
- 10/11/2025121,526 mi+11,970 mi
Average of roughly 11,840 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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