2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · DY08 YFX
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 88,608 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,608 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.
DY08 YFX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 88,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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DY08 YFX Mileage History
- 28/04/201120,696 mi
- 21/03/201222,564 mi+1,868 mi
- 18/03/201328,530 mi+5,966 mi
- 30/09/201330,400 mi+1,870 mi
- 01/09/201436,689 mi+6,289 mi
- 22/09/201544,033 mi+7,344 mi
- 22/09/201651,527 mi+7,494 mi
- 28/09/201758,605 mi+7,078 mi
- 24/09/201865,449 mi+6,844 mi
- 17/09/201970,147 mi+4,698 mi
- 03/09/202072,840 mi+2,693 mi
- 27/09/202174,775 mi+1,935 mi
- 26/09/202276,166 mi+1,391 mi
- 19/09/202377,501 mi+1,335 mi
- 19/09/202377,501 mi
- 24/09/202480,135 mi+2,634 mi
- 15/09/202584,132 mi+3,997 mi
- 10/09/202688,587 mi+4,455 mi
- 15/09/202688,608 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 4,414 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
DY08 YFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (DY08 YFX) between April 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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