2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · GF08 MPX
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 125,059 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
GF08 MPX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 125,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF08 MPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (GF08 MPX) between February 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GF08 MPX Mileage History
- 09/02/201123,484 mi
- 09/02/201231,766 mi+8,282 mi
- 05/02/201337,746 mi+5,980 mi
- 05/02/201337,746 mi
- 25/02/201445,164 mi+7,418 mi
- 05/02/201552,103 mi+6,939 mi
- 12/02/201661,285 mi+9,182 mi
- 06/02/201769,731 mi+8,446 mi
- 29/01/201878,661 mi+8,930 mi
- 24/01/201985,498 mi+6,837 mi
- 10/03/202093,289 mi+7,791 mi
- 01/03/202197,327 mi+4,038 mi
- 08/03/202197,425 mi+98 mi
- 28/02/2022102,786 mi+5,361 mi
- 28/02/2022102,786 mi
- 21/02/2023108,734 mi+5,948 mi
- 21/02/2023108,734 mi
- 07/03/2024114,251 mi+5,517 mi
- 13/02/2025119,750 mi+5,499 mi
- 13/02/2025119,750 mi
- 17/03/2026125,059 mi+5,309 mi
Average of roughly 6,727 miles per year across 21 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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