2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LN08 RNX
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 173,331 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026. 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 13 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,331 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.
LN08 RNX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2025
- 173,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN08 RNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (LN08 RNX) between March 2011 and January 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
LN08 RNX Mileage History
- 01/03/201143,844 mi
- 11/02/201254,804 mi+10,960 mi
- 02/07/201367,501 mi+12,697 mi
- 02/07/201367,501 mi
- 30/06/201475,339 mi+7,838 mi
- 04/07/201585,388 mi+10,049 mi
- 29/06/201694,712 mi+9,324 mi
- 08/07/201711,420 mi-83,292 mi
- 08/07/2017111,420 mi+100,000 mi
- 21/06/2018119,111 mi+7,691 mi
- 02/07/2019134,461 mi+15,350 mi
- 07/01/2021156,344 mi+21,883 mi
- 06/01/2022162,011 mi+5,667 mi
- 20/12/2022168,885 mi+6,874 mi
- 13/12/2023172,096 mi+3,211 mi
- 14/01/2025173,331 mi+1,235 mi
Average of roughly 9,332 miles per year across 16 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: Below Average
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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