2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FV08 VVA
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 57,322 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Aug 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,322 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 VVA Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2015
- 57,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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 VVA Mileage History
- 15/03/201122,151 mi
- 30/08/2012360,507 mi+338,356 mi
- 30/08/201338,214 mi-322,293 mi
- 13/08/201444,070 mi+5,856 mi
- 25/02/201557,302 mi+13,232 mi
- 26/02/201557,322 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 8,895 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FV08 VVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (FV08 VVA) between March 2011 and February 2015.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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