2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LP08 FDJ
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 129,004 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 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 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,004 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.
LP08 FDJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 129,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP08 FDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (LP08 FDJ) between June 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 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: Lighting (28 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 78 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect REQS BUFFING (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LP08 FDJ Mileage History
- 20/06/201133,195 mi
- 13/07/201258,042 mi+24,847 mi
- 04/07/201376,499 mi+18,457 mi
- 21/11/201383,093 mi+6,594 mi
- 03/07/201483,460 mi+367 mi
- 03/07/201483,460 mi
- 04/07/201591,933 mi+8,473 mi
- 25/07/201699,030 mi+7,097 mi
- 11/07/2017100,766 mi+1,736 mi
- 20/07/2018102,717 mi+1,951 mi
- 16/07/2019106,200 mi+3,483 mi
- 23/07/2019106,296 mi+96 mi
- 20/07/2020110,132 mi+3,836 mi
- 07/07/2021113,380 mi+3,248 mi
- 15/07/2022118,546 mi+5,166 mi
- 27/06/2023121,509 mi+2,963 mi
- 11/07/2024124,200 mi+2,691 mi
- 15/07/2025127,205 mi+3,005 mi
- 16/07/2025127,222 mi+17 mi
- 20/07/2026128,987 mi+1,765 mi
- 28/07/2026129,004 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 6,343 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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