2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FT08 FKP
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06/08/2008. Recorded mileage 84,044 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1796cc
FT08 FKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 11/10/2024
- 84,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 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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FT08 FKP Mileage History
- 04/10/202269,841 mi
- 04/10/202269,843 mi+2 mi
- 06/10/202372,029 mi+2,186 mi
- 06/10/202372,032 mi+3 mi
- 11/10/202484,044 mi+12,012 mi
Average of roughly 7,028 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FT08 FKP 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 (FT08 FKP) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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 Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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