2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · FL08 OAJ
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 113,264 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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.
FL08 OAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2025
- 113,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL08 OAJ 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 (FL08 OAJ) between March 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FL08 OAJ Mileage History
- 11/03/202381,459 mi
- 08/03/2024101,344 mi+19,885 mi
- 09/03/2024101,346 mi+2 mi
- 28/02/2025113,264 mi+11,918 mi
- 28/02/2025113,264 mi
Average of roughly 16,137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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