2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FN08 WFF
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2008. Recorded mileage 138,057 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 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 29 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,057 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.
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.
FN08 WFF Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 138,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN08 WFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (FN08 WFF) between May 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
FN08 WFF Mileage History
- 20/05/201149,706 mi
- 20/05/201149,706 mi
- 30/08/201259,150 mi+9,444 mi
- 30/08/201259,150 mi
- 27/08/201366,223 mi+7,073 mi
- 04/09/201473,967 mi+7,744 mi
- 04/09/2014739,671 mi+665,704 mi
- 11/09/201580,910 mi-658,761 mi
- 05/09/201686,626 mi+5,716 mi
- 05/09/201686,626 mi
- 08/09/201791,683 mi+5,057 mi
- 03/10/201898,444 mi+6,761 mi
- 03/10/201898,444 mi
- 22/08/2019103,860 mi+5,416 mi
- 04/09/2019103,861 mi+1 mi
- 01/10/2020116,776 mi+12,915 mi
- 01/10/2020116,776 mi
- 05/10/2021119,571 mi+2,795 mi
- 30/09/2022123,038 mi+3,467 mi
- 10/10/2023126,567 mi+3,529 mi
- 12/10/2024131,410 mi+4,843 mi
- 21/10/2024131,417 mi+7 mi
- 31/10/2024131,421 mi+4 mi
- 24/10/2025134,708 mi+3,287 mi
- 28/10/2025134,744 mi+36 mi
- 19/10/2026138,053 mi+3,309 mi
- 20/10/2026138,057 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,730 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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