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2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · GV08 VKJ

GV08 VKJ

2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27/06/2008. Recorded mileage 33,649 miles. MOT valid until 12/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2008 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 12/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
33,649 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1364cc

GV08 VKJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
  • 33,649 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 Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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GV08 VKJ Mileage History

  1. 16/06/202328,787 mi
  2. 17/06/202430,556 mi+1,769 mi
  3. 16/06/202532,376 mi+1,820 mi
  4. 11/03/202633,646 mi+1,270 mi
  5. 13/03/202633,649 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 1,773 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

GV08 VKJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 11:27
MOT Analysis

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 (GV08 VKJ) between June 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 March 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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