2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · DV08 ACO
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 82,897 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
DV08 ACO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 82,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DV08 ACO Mileage History
- 03/09/202279,774 mi
- 23/08/202380,686 mi+912 mi
- 09/09/202481,579 mi+893 mi
- 24/09/202582,897 mi+1,318 mi
Average of roughly 1,021 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DV08 ACO 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 (DV08 ACO) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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