2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DL08 AET
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 97,843 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/12/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
DL08 AET Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2019
- 97,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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DL08 AET Mileage History
- 03/08/201142,296 mi
- 07/08/201253,146 mi+10,850 mi
- 06/08/201363,736 mi+10,590 mi
- 06/05/201574,446 mi+10,710 mi
- 03/05/201683,958 mi+9,512 mi
- 04/05/201683,958 mi
- 10/05/201788,003 mi+4,045 mi
- 10/05/201788,003 mi
- 29/05/201890,527 mi+2,524 mi
- 29/05/201890,527 mi
- 08/06/201997,843 mi+7,316 mi
Average of roughly 7,079 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
DL08 AET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (DL08 AET) between August 2011 and June 2019.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)”.
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