2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · FP58 VSC
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 198,298 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
FP58 VSC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 198,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP58 VSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (FP58 VSC) between December 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (32 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Bodywork (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 114 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 Lower Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
FP58 VSC Mileage History
- 09/12/201140,934 mi
- 15/12/201249,216 mi+8,282 mi
- 17/10/201352,944 mi+3,728 mi
- 01/10/201465,226 mi+12,282 mi
- 01/10/201465,226 mi
- 05/10/201575,603 mi+10,377 mi
- 19/10/201576,071 mi+468 mi
- 20/10/201687,722 mi+11,651 mi
- 20/10/201687,722 mi
- 19/10/2017100,923 mi+13,201 mi
- 19/10/2017100,923 mi
- 24/10/2018111,178 mi+10,255 mi
- 23/10/2019120,874 mi+9,696 mi
- 23/10/2019120,874 mi
- 20/10/2020129,160 mi+8,286 mi
- 26/10/2020129,281 mi+121 mi
- 26/10/2021137,702 mi+8,421 mi
- 26/10/2022147,537 mi+9,835 mi
- 26/10/2022147,537 mi
- 25/10/2023158,027 mi+10,490 mi
- 18/10/2024169,438 mi+11,411 mi
- 22/10/2024169,487 mi+49 mi
- 21/10/2025182,832 mi+13,345 mi
- 23/10/2025182,874 mi+42 mi
- 20/10/2026198,298 mi+15,424 mi
- 20/10/2026198,298 mi
Average of roughly 10,587 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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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