2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · CT08 NDZ
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 11 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 142,761 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,761 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.
CT08 NDZ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 142,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CT08 NDZ 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 (CT08 NDZ) between July 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 29 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: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CT08 NDZ Mileage History
- 18/07/201141,079 mi
- 10/07/201247,516 mi+6,437 mi
- 29/06/201348,486 mi+970 mi
- 17/07/201453,005 mi+4,519 mi
- 18/07/201453,055 mi+50 mi
- 12/04/201665,620 mi+12,565 mi
- 23/07/201665,743 mi+123 mi
- 03/07/201776,803 mi+11,060 mi
- 25/06/201886,571 mi+9,768 mi
- 15/07/201994,140 mi+7,569 mi
- 16/07/201994,141 mi+1 mi
- 10/07/202099,321 mi+5,180 mi
- 10/07/202099,321 mi
- 09/07/2021104,228 mi+4,907 mi
- 09/07/2021104,228 mi
- 07/07/2022113,580 mi+9,352 mi
- 07/07/2022113,580 mi
- 26/06/2023125,214 mi+11,634 mi
- 26/06/2023125,214 mi
- 24/06/2024134,366 mi+9,152 mi
- 24/06/2024134,366 mi
- 07/07/2025139,318 mi+4,952 mi
- 07/07/2025139,318 mi
- 29/06/2026142,759 mi+3,441 mi
- 29/06/2026142,761 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,802 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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