2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · KR08 VLS
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 163,253 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 May 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,253 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.
KR08 VLS Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2021
- 163,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KR08 VLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (KR08 VLS) between January 2011 and January 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 January 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”; “front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)”.
KR08 VLS Mileage History
- 25/01/201128,192 mi
- 24/01/201242,881 mi+14,689 mi
- 28/01/201359,246 mi+16,365 mi
- 25/01/201474,040 mi+14,794 mi
- 25/01/201474,043 mi+3 mi
- 05/09/201485,696 mi+11,653 mi
- 09/09/201485,696 mi
- 05/06/201585,909 mi+213 mi
- 05/06/201585,909 mi
- 19/05/201695,343 mi+9,434 mi
- 20/10/201699,996 mi+4,653 mi
- 21/10/201699,996 mi
- 23/10/2017101,984 mi+1,988 mi
- 31/10/2017102,075 mi+91 mi
- 01/10/2018122,822 mi+20,747 mi
- 14/10/2019146,863 mi+24,041 mi
- 04/01/2021163,253 mi+16,390 mi
Average of roughly 13,583 miles per year across 17 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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