2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LM08 OLJ
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2008. Recorded mileage 134,114 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,114 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.
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.
LM08 OLJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 134,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM08 OLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (LM08 OLJ) between June 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 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: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LM08 OLJ Mileage History
- 11/06/201126,449 mi
- 11/06/201126,449 mi
- 11/06/201237,619 mi+11,170 mi
- 08/06/201348,022 mi+10,403 mi
- 08/06/201348,022 mi
- 10/06/201457,797 mi+9,775 mi
- 08/06/201567,337 mi+9,540 mi
- 22/06/201676,838 mi+9,501 mi
- 08/06/201785,683 mi+8,845 mi
- 15/06/201786,008 mi+325 mi
- 07/06/201896,294 mi+10,286 mi
- 24/05/2019105,659 mi+9,365 mi
- 24/05/2019105,658 mi-1 mi
- 29/05/2020113,314 mi+7,656 mi
- 29/05/2020111,314 mi-2,000 mi
- 04/06/2021115,710 mi+4,396 mi
- 05/06/2021115,712 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/2022121,524 mi+5,812 mi
- 10/08/2023124,353 mi+2,829 mi
- 16/07/2024129,380 mi+5,027 mi
- 17/07/2025130,565 mi+1,185 mi
- 13/07/2026134,114 mi+3,549 mi
Average of roughly 7,136 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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