2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · KM08 VBD
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10/05/2008. Recorded mileage 132,682 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1364cc
KM08 VBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 07/07/2025
- 132,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 22 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 VBD Mileage History
- 18/07/2022118,749 mi
- 18/07/2022118,749 mi
- 03/07/2023124,863 mi+6,114 mi
- 03/07/2024128,616 mi+3,753 mi
- 07/07/2025132,682 mi+4,066 mi
Average of roughly 4,690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KM08 VBD 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 (KM08 VBD) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impai”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impair”.
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