2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · DK08 SZZ
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 174,834 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
DK08 SZZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 174,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DK08 SZZ Mileage History
- 05/10/2022156,387 mi
- 18/10/2023163,446 mi+7,059 mi
- 20/10/2023163,456 mi+10 mi
- 14/10/2024169,142 mi+5,686 mi
- 08/10/2025174,834 mi+5,692 mi
Average of roughly 6,130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DK08 SZZ 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 (DK08 SZZ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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