2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · KU58 YDB
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 163,591 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,591 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.
KU58 YDB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2024
- 163,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU58 YDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (KU58 YDB) between September 2011 and March 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
KU58 YDB Mileage History
- 07/09/201153,990 mi
- 08/09/201153,990 mi
- 01/08/201266,501 mi+12,511 mi
- 01/08/201266,501 mi
- 13/02/201470,133 mi+3,632 mi
- 11/02/201581,526 mi+11,393 mi
- 08/01/201682,628 mi+1,102 mi
- 05/01/201788,336 mi+5,708 mi
- 08/01/2018103,468 mi+15,132 mi
- 08/01/2018103,468 mi
- 04/01/2019119,430 mi+15,962 mi
- 04/01/2019119,430 mi
- 04/01/2020124,419 mi+4,989 mi
- 06/01/2020124,609 mi+190 mi
- 17/01/2020124,850 mi+241 mi
- 17/01/2020124,851 mi+1 mi
- 10/02/2021134,974 mi+10,123 mi
- 10/02/2021134,974 mi
- 02/02/2022143,283 mi+8,309 mi
- 08/02/2023151,984 mi+8,701 mi
- 10/02/2023152,037 mi+53 mi
- 13/03/2024163,579 mi+11,542 mi
- 13/03/2024163,591 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 8,758 miles per year across 23 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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