2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LM08 AYP
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 96,611 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2017. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- 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.
LM08 AYP Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2016
- 96,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LM08 AYP Mileage History
- 07/06/201120,705 mi
- 02/07/201229,474 mi+8,769 mi
- 22/09/201230,951 mi+1,477 mi
- 30/10/201357,419 mi+26,468 mi
- 04/11/201357,419 mi
- 04/09/201581,241 mi+23,822 mi
- 11/10/201696,611 mi+15,370 mi
Average of roughly 14,197 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
LM08 AYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (LM08 AYP) between June 2011 and October 2016.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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