2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · GU08 ANP
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 03/03/2008. Recorded mileage 164,548 miles. MOT valid until 18/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1686cc
GU08 ANP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 164,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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GU08 ANP Mileage History
- 02/02/2024155,770 mi
- 30/01/2025159,445 mi+3,675 mi
- 10/02/2025159,535 mi+90 mi
- 17/04/2026164,528 mi+4,993 mi
- 20/04/2026164,548 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 3,968 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GU08 ANP 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 (GU08 ANP) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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