2008 Vauxhall Astravan 1.9L Diesel · HY08 VNP
2008 Vauxhall Astravan (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 149,805 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
HY08 VNP Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2022
- 149,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY08 VNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astravan (HY08 VNP) between March 2011 and November 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2022 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: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
HY08 VNP Mileage History
- 03/03/201136,749 mi
- 26/03/201245,508 mi+8,759 mi
- 20/03/201368,714 mi+23,206 mi
- 14/03/201479,484 mi+10,770 mi
- 14/03/201479,484 mi
- 28/03/201596,235 mi+16,751 mi
- 24/03/2016120,037 mi+23,802 mi
- 24/03/2016112,039 mi-7,998 mi
- 24/03/2017122,204 mi+10,165 mi
- 28/03/2018135,965 mi+13,761 mi
- 18/02/2019139,740 mi+3,775 mi
- 19/02/2019139,740 mi
- 17/02/2020140,728 mi+988 mi
- 18/02/2020140,729 mi+1 mi
- 10/02/2021141,831 mi+1,102 mi
- 09/12/2021142,623 mi+792 mi
- 21/11/2022149,805 mi+7,182 mi
- 22/11/2022149,805 mi
Average of roughly 9,644 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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