2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FP08 EHH
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 186,548 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- 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
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1686cc
FP08 EHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 05/07/2024
- 186,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FP08 EHH Mileage History
- 08/11/2021171,547 mi
- 08/07/2022175,605 mi+4,058 mi
- 08/07/2022175,605 mi
- 06/07/2023180,664 mi+5,059 mi
- 05/07/2024186,548 mi+5,884 mi
Average of roughly 5,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FP08 EHH 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 (FP08 EHH) between November 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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