2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FV08 VAA
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 136,376 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,376 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.
FV08 VAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2024
- 136,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FV08 VAA Mileage History
- 10/11/2022115,302 mi
- 14/11/2022115,302 mi
- 16/11/2023125,869 mi+10,567 mi
- 21/11/2023125,871 mi+2 mi
- 25/11/2024136,376 mi+10,505 mi
Average of roughly 10,318 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV08 VAA 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 (FV08 VAA) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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