2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · LR08 ESF
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 79,756 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 May 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 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,756 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
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LR08 ESF Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 79,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 ESF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (LR08 ESF) between March 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
LR08 ESF Mileage History
- 14/03/201110,545 mi
- 15/02/201216,359 mi+5,814 mi
- 15/02/201275,045 mi+58,686 mi
- 18/04/201516,416 mi-58,629 mi
- 28/05/201616,429 mi+13 mi
- 24/05/201723,543 mi+7,114 mi
- 24/05/201723,546 mi+3 mi
- 21/05/201832,257 mi+8,711 mi
- 18/05/201938,270 mi+6,013 mi
- 03/08/202044,590 mi+6,320 mi
- 21/07/202150,721 mi+6,131 mi
- 26/07/202257,618 mi+6,897 mi
- 28/07/202257,665 mi+47 mi
- 19/07/202364,339 mi+6,674 mi
- 19/07/202364,339 mi
- 15/07/202470,175 mi+5,836 mi
- 22/07/202470,209 mi+34 mi
- 31/07/202576,008 mi+5,799 mi
- 29/07/202679,756 mi+3,748 mi
Average of roughly 4,501 miles per year across 19 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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