2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FD08 BPU
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 90,172 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- 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
- 1598cc
FD08 BPU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2020
- 90,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 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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FD08 BPU Mileage History
- 14/06/201142,066 mi
- 16/06/201250,670 mi+8,604 mi
- 12/06/201357,002 mi+6,332 mi
- 14/06/201357,011 mi+9 mi
- 06/06/201464,955 mi+7,944 mi
- 05/06/201573,201 mi+8,246 mi
- 10/06/201679,768 mi+6,567 mi
- 13/06/201679,781 mi+13 mi
- 28/07/201780,172 mi+391 mi
- 18/07/201883,738 mi+3,566 mi
- 10/07/201987,634 mi+3,896 mi
- 23/06/202090,172 mi+2,538 mi
Average of roughly 5,329 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
FD08 BPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (FD08 BPU) between June 2011 and June 2020.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2020 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 (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (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: “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
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