2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · JO55 HJC
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 60,975 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,975 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.
JO55 HJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 60,975 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.
JO55 HJC 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 (JO55 HJC) between December 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
JO55 HJC Mileage History
- 14/12/202245,920 mi
- 31/10/202345,977 mi+57 mi
- 31/10/202345,977 mi
- 22/10/202455,487 mi+9,510 mi
- 30/10/202560,975 mi+5,488 mi
Average of roughly 5,232 miles per year across 5 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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