2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FG08 XLL
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19/05/2008. Recorded mileage 66,174 miles. MOT valid until 27/07/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,174 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1796cc
FG08 XLL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 66,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FG08 XLL Mileage History
- 15/04/20114,697 mi
- 05/05/201212,906 mi+8,209 mi
- 06/05/201212,911 mi+5 mi
- 21/04/201321,224 mi+8,313 mi
- 24/04/201430,974 mi+9,750 mi
- 16/02/201540,344 mi+9,370 mi
- 12/02/201644,366 mi+4,022 mi
- 12/02/201644,368 mi+2 mi
- 28/11/201646,931 mi+2,563 mi
- 10/11/201749,932 mi+3,001 mi
- 10/11/201749,932 mi
- 25/10/201852,686 mi+2,754 mi
- 14/10/201954,888 mi+2,202 mi
- 09/10/202055,752 mi+864 mi
- 14/10/202156,654 mi+902 mi
- 10/10/202257,523 mi+869 mi
- 03/10/202358,008 mi+485 mi
- 29/07/202460,475 mi+2,467 mi
- 24/07/202563,154 mi+2,679 mi
- 24/07/202563,155 mi+1 mi
- 02/07/202666,174 mi+3,019 mi
- 03/07/202666,174 mi
Average of roughly 4,040 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
FG08 XLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (FG08 XLL) between April 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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