2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FE08 XVY
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 124,383 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,383 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.
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FE08 XVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 124,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE08 XVY 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 (FE08 XVY) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 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 (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected showing white (4.3.1 (b) (ii”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
FE08 XVY Mileage History
- 18/04/202499,256 mi
- 22/04/202499,258 mi+2 mi
- 12/06/2025120,202 mi+20,944 mi
- 12/06/2025120,202 mi
- 19/05/2026124,383 mi+4,181 mi
Average of roughly 12,058 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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