2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · FL58 DWP
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 188,847 miles. MOT valid until 17 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 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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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FL58 DWP Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2026
- 188,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL58 DWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (FL58 DWP) between September 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Service brake pedal excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
FL58 DWP Mileage History
- 20/09/201161,711 mi
- 15/10/201268,855 mi+7,144 mi
- 21/10/201373,575 mi+4,720 mi
- 05/11/201477,696 mi+4,121 mi
- 27/11/201582,226 mi+4,530 mi
- 12/01/201787,276 mi+5,050 mi
- 20/02/201891,455 mi+4,179 mi
- 18/02/201995,246 mi+3,791 mi
- 12/08/201997,294 mi+2,048 mi
- 17/11/2020103,125 mi+5,831 mi
- 04/12/2021107,708 mi+4,583 mi
- 04/12/2021107,708 mi
- 12/05/2023109,862 mi+2,154 mi
- 15/05/2024114,760 mi+4,898 mi
- 15/05/2024114,760 mi
- 13/05/2025119,019 mi+4,259 mi
- 16/06/2025174,402 mi+55,383 mi
- 19/06/2025174,403 mi+1 mi
- 13/06/2026188,847 mi+14,444 mi
Average of roughly 8,632 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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