2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · KO08 UPL
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 158,397 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,397 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.
KO08 UPL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2022
- 158,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KO08 UPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (KO08 UPL) between June 2011 and December 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
KO08 UPL Mileage History
- 23/06/201145,859 mi
- 23/07/201257,965 mi+12,106 mi
- 23/08/201366,308 mi+8,343 mi
- 18/07/201473,002 mi+6,694 mi
- 07/07/201586,814 mi+13,812 mi
- 28/06/2016101,805 mi+14,991 mi
- 07/07/2016101,897 mi+92 mi
- 28/06/2017114,128 mi+12,231 mi
- 29/06/2017114,134 mi+6 mi
- 25/06/2018124,467 mi+10,333 mi
- 26/06/2018124,472 mi+5 mi
- 22/04/2019132,528 mi+8,056 mi
- 26/04/2019132,531 mi+3 mi
- 02/10/2020156,275 mi+23,744 mi
- 26/10/2021156,558 mi+283 mi
- 26/10/2021156,558 mi
- 30/11/2022158,376 mi+1,818 mi
- 09/12/2022158,397 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 9,817 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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