2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KM08 EUW
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 102,141 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,141 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.
KM08 EUW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 102,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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KM08 EUW Mileage History
- 23/04/201132,893 mi
- 23/04/201237,854 mi+4,961 mi
- 23/04/201237,854 mi
- 29/04/201344,652 mi+6,798 mi
- 29/04/201449,591 mi+4,939 mi
- 29/04/201554,559 mi+4,968 mi
- 29/04/201554,559 mi
- 29/04/201661,084 mi+6,525 mi
- 29/04/201661,084 mi
- 27/04/201768,192 mi+7,108 mi
- 27/04/201768,192 mi
- 27/04/201874,165 mi+5,973 mi
- 27/04/201874,165 mi
- 29/04/201977,518 mi+3,353 mi
- 01/06/202080,224 mi+2,706 mi
- 01/06/202080,224 mi
- 02/06/202182,145 mi+1,921 mi
- 01/06/202285,969 mi+3,824 mi
- 01/06/202391,560 mi+5,591 mi
- 02/06/202391,560 mi
- 29/05/202497,091 mi+5,531 mi
- 29/05/202497,091 mi
- 29/05/2025102,141 mi+5,050 mi
- 30/05/2025102,141 mi
Average of roughly 4,910 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
KM08 EUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (KM08 EUW) between April 2011 and May 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OS & NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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