2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DY08 JWM
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05/03/2008. Recorded mileage 85,871 miles. MOT valid until 03/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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
- 1364cc
DY08 JWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 85,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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DY08 JWM Mileage History
- 13/09/202278,725 mi
- 18/09/202382,703 mi+3,978 mi
- 24/01/202582,798 mi+95 mi
- 04/02/202582,799 mi+1 mi
- 03/02/202685,871 mi+3,072 mi
Average of roughly 2,106 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DY08 JWM 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 (DY08 JWM) between September 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 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 (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”.
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