2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · JK02 ANT
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 68,974 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
JK02 ANT Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 68,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JK02 ANT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (JK02 ANT) between October 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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))”.
JK02 ANT Mileage History
- 03/10/201114,466 mi
- 14/09/201216,346 mi+1,880 mi
- 05/10/201319,161 mi+2,815 mi
- 18/10/201424,351 mi+5,190 mi
- 21/01/201627,734 mi+3,383 mi
- 10/01/201731,323 mi+3,589 mi
- 15/01/201835,495 mi+4,172 mi
- 17/01/201938,072 mi+2,577 mi
- 18/01/202040,742 mi+2,670 mi
- 30/01/202143,666 mi+2,924 mi
- 30/01/202143,666 mi
- 10/01/202244,814 mi+1,148 mi
- 14/01/202349,571 mi+4,757 mi
- 27/01/202453,805 mi+4,234 mi
- 27/01/202559,118 mi+5,313 mi
- 23/01/202668,974 mi+9,856 mi
Average of roughly 3,810 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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