2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · EX08 OAD
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 125,623 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,623 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.
EX08 OAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 125,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX08 OAD 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 (EX08 OAD) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
EX08 OAD Mileage History
- 09/11/2023114,268 mi
- 23/10/2024118,460 mi+4,192 mi
- 23/10/2024118,460 mi
- 03/11/2025125,623 mi+7,163 mi
- 03/11/2025125,623 mi
Average of roughly 5,721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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