2008 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · DJ08 VXR
2008 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 45,432 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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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DJ08 VXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 45,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DJ08 VXR 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 (DJ08 VXR) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
DJ08 VXR Mileage History
- 12/11/202128,262 mi
- 14/11/202233,566 mi+5,304 mi
- 24/11/202336,552 mi+2,986 mi
- 28/11/202440,289 mi+3,737 mi
- 07/11/202545,432 mi+5,143 mi
Average of roughly 4,308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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