2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DY08 KAE
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 27/03/2008. Recorded mileage 132,060 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 30/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1686cc
DY08 KAE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2024
- 132,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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DY08 KAE Mileage History
- 18/06/2022125,787 mi
- 24/06/2023129,361 mi+3,574 mi
- 31/05/2024132,060 mi+2,699 mi
- 01/06/2024132,060 mi
Average of roughly 3,209 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DY08 KAE 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 (DY08 KAE) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2024 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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