2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · FP58 WKA
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 138,693 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,693 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.
FP58 WKA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 138,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP58 WKA 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 (FP58 WKA) between December 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
FP58 WKA Mileage History
- 02/12/201150,435 mi
- 18/10/201265,762 mi+15,327 mi
- 04/10/201376,393 mi+10,631 mi
- 29/09/201485,001 mi+8,608 mi
- 29/09/201592,848 mi+7,847 mi
- 10/10/2016102,898 mi+10,050 mi
- 10/10/2016102,900 mi+2 mi
- 07/10/2017113,725 mi+10,825 mi
- 12/07/2019121,056 mi+7,331 mi
- 12/07/2019121,056 mi
- 09/07/2020123,077 mi+2,021 mi
- 08/07/2021124,795 mi+1,718 mi
- 04/07/2022126,669 mi+1,874 mi
- 04/07/2022126,669 mi
- 21/06/2023129,586 mi+2,917 mi
- 08/07/2024133,330 mi+3,744 mi
- 16/07/2025135,903 mi+2,573 mi
- 14/07/2026138,693 mi+2,790 mi
- 14/07/2026138,693 mi
Average of roughly 6,039 miles per year across 19 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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