2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DS08 DJU
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/05/2008. Recorded mileage 120,955 miles. MOT valid until 22/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,955 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
DS08 DJU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 120,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 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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DS08 DJU Mileage History
- 29/03/201110,442 mi
- 14/03/201223,788 mi+13,346 mi
- 13/03/201336,625 mi+12,837 mi
- 27/03/201447,437 mi+10,812 mi
- 20/03/201554,625 mi+7,188 mi
- 20/02/201662,596 mi+7,971 mi
- 20/02/201662,596 mi
- 30/01/201773,619 mi+11,023 mi
- 31/01/201773,649 mi+30 mi
- 16/02/201881,023 mi+7,374 mi
- 23/02/201881,101 mi+78 mi
- 15/02/201987,260 mi+6,159 mi
- 15/02/201987,260 mi
- 15/02/201987,260 mi
- 17/02/202094,399 mi+7,139 mi
- 19/02/202198,148 mi+3,749 mi
- 17/02/2022101,521 mi+3,373 mi
- 23/02/2022101,602 mi+81 mi
- 09/02/2023105,193 mi+3,591 mi
- 05/02/2024107,760 mi+2,567 mi
- 09/02/2024107,760 mi
- 27/01/2025114,304 mi+6,544 mi
- 27/01/2025114,309 mi+5 mi
- 05/02/2026120,955 mi+6,646 mi
- 06/02/2026120,955 mi
Average of roughly 7,436 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
DS08 DJU 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 (DS08 DJU) between March 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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