2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KM08 EVB
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 129,723 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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 EVB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 129,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KM08 EVB Mileage History
- 12/04/201133,384 mi
- 19/04/201240,562 mi+7,178 mi
- 26/04/201349,125 mi+8,563 mi
- 15/04/201457,006 mi+7,881 mi
- 17/04/201565,116 mi+8,110 mi
- 17/04/201565,116 mi
- 19/04/201673,832 mi+8,716 mi
- 20/04/201673,832 mi
- 05/04/201782,083 mi+8,251 mi
- 09/04/201890,507 mi+8,424 mi
- 10/04/201890,507 mi
- 18/04/201995,209 mi+4,702 mi
- 18/04/201995,209 mi
- 15/06/2021101,032 mi+5,823 mi
- 19/06/2021101,045 mi+13 mi
- 31/05/2022104,916 mi+3,871 mi
- 17/06/2023110,833 mi+5,917 mi
- 17/06/2023110,833 mi
- 27/06/2024118,878 mi+8,045 mi
- 26/06/2025122,076 mi+3,198 mi
- 19/06/2026129,663 mi+7,587 mi
- 24/06/2026129,723 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 6,338 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
KM08 EVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (KM08 EVB) between April 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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