2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FT08 FKL
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 73,158 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,158 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.
FT08 FKL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 73,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT08 FKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (FT08 FKL) between June 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 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 (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ing”.
FT08 FKL Mileage History
- 08/06/201112,007 mi
- 03/07/201220,251 mi+8,244 mi
- 02/07/201326,273 mi+6,022 mi
- 05/07/201326,273 mi
- 01/07/201430,868 mi+4,595 mi
- 30/06/201536,376 mi+5,508 mi
- 21/06/201640,621 mi+4,245 mi
- 24/06/201640,621 mi
- 27/06/201744,813 mi+4,192 mi
- 03/07/201848,956 mi+4,143 mi
- 27/06/201953,122 mi+4,166 mi
- 18/06/202056,639 mi+3,517 mi
- 29/06/202159,683 mi+3,044 mi
- 29/06/202159,683 mi
- 21/06/202262,293 mi+2,610 mi
- 20/06/202364,925 mi+2,632 mi
- 25/06/202468,355 mi+3,430 mi
- 25/06/202468,355 mi
- 24/06/202570,878 mi+2,523 mi
- 23/06/202673,158 mi+2,280 mi
Average of roughly 4,065 miles per year across 20 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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