2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BN08 DFL
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 136,548 miles. MOT valid until 07 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,548 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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BN08 DFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 136,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN08 DFL 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 (BN08 DFL) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 23 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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.
BN08 DFL Mileage History
- 03/03/2022116,019 mi
- 15/02/2023120,664 mi+4,645 mi
- 28/02/2024126,708 mi+6,044 mi
- 14/02/2025132,065 mi+5,357 mi
- 12/02/2026136,548 mi+4,483 mi
Average of roughly 5,199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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