2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DN58 DYD
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 104,314 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,314 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.
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DN58 DYD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/05/2025
- 104,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN58 DYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (DN58 DYD) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be a”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DN58 DYD Mileage History
- 11/05/202294,691 mi
- 10/05/202397,896 mi+3,205 mi
- 10/05/2024101,482 mi+3,586 mi
- 13/05/2025104,314 mi+2,832 mi
Average of roughly 3,201 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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