2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · GU58 KGK
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 163,326 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,326 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.
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.
GU58 KGK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 163,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU58 KGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (GU58 KGK) between September 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
GU58 KGK Mileage History
- 12/09/201116,370 mi
- 20/01/201218,126 mi+1,756 mi
- 27/12/201239,409 mi+21,283 mi
- 13/06/201465,862 mi+26,453 mi
- 14/06/201465,862 mi
- 10/06/201590,243 mi+24,381 mi
- 10/06/201590,243 mi
- 19/01/201696,172 mi+5,929 mi
- 19/01/201696,172 mi
- 09/01/2017105,628 mi+9,456 mi
- 26/03/2018116,621 mi+10,993 mi
- 26/03/2018116,632 mi+11 mi
- 25/03/2019118,153 mi+1,521 mi
- 21/03/2020126,466 mi+8,313 mi
- 25/03/2021135,836 mi+9,370 mi
- 22/03/2022141,587 mi+5,751 mi
- 22/03/2023147,038 mi+5,451 mi
- 22/03/2023147,041 mi+3 mi
- 25/03/2024151,979 mi+4,938 mi
- 14/03/2025157,297 mi+5,318 mi
- 17/03/2025157,304 mi+7 mi
- 05/03/2026163,326 mi+6,022 mi
- 09/03/2026163,326 mi
Average of roughly 10,143 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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