2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · E338 DTY
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 40,113 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,113 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
E338 DTY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2022
- 40,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E338 DTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (E338 DTY) between November 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2022 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: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
E338 DTY Mileage History
- 04/11/202139,891 mi
- 11/11/202139,897 mi+6 mi
- 28/10/202240,113 mi+216 mi
Average of roughly 227 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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