2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · CF08 GDV
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 136,176 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,176 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.
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.
CF08 GDV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 136,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF08 GDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (CF08 GDV) between July 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
CF08 GDV Mileage History
- 23/07/201118,455 mi
- 28/07/201224,442 mi+5,987 mi
- 30/07/201330,476 mi+6,034 mi
- 31/07/201330,476 mi
- 02/08/201435,868 mi+5,392 mi
- 01/08/201541,547 mi+5,679 mi
- 28/07/201649,272 mi+7,725 mi
- 29/08/201761,348 mi+12,076 mi
- 05/09/201761,653 mi+305 mi
- 28/08/201871,594 mi+9,941 mi
- 16/09/201978,194 mi+6,600 mi
- 16/09/201978,194 mi
- 25/09/202081,603 mi+3,409 mi
- 25/09/2020891,603 mi+810,000 mi
- 06/10/202189,060 mi-802,543 mi
- 07/10/202189,060 mi
- 05/10/202298,066 mi+9,006 mi
- 19/11/202298,110 mi+44 mi
- 01/11/2023107,693 mi+9,583 mi
- 01/11/2024121,960 mi+14,267 mi
- 08/11/2024121,969 mi+9 mi
- 13/11/2025136,168 mi+14,199 mi
- 18/11/2025136,176 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 8,218 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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