2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LR08 OBC
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 161,286 miles. MOT valid until 23 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 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,286 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.
LR08 OBC Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2026
- 161,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 OBC 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 OBC) between February 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
LR08 OBC Mileage History
- 14/02/201131,371 mi
- 14/03/201237,108 mi+5,737 mi
- 19/02/201343,052 mi+5,944 mi
- 10/02/201453,488 mi+10,436 mi
- 07/02/201565,822 mi+12,334 mi
- 13/02/201677,504 mi+11,682 mi
- 27/01/201786,226 mi+8,722 mi
- 08/02/201896,735 mi+10,509 mi
- 09/02/2019106,615 mi+9,880 mi
- 09/02/2019106,615 mi
- 31/03/2020116,803 mi+10,188 mi
- 03/04/2021127,030 mi+10,227 mi
- 15/06/2022139,003 mi+11,973 mi
- 24/08/2023150,419 mi+11,416 mi
- 21/08/2024154,930 mi+4,511 mi
- 21/08/2024154,930 mi
- 25/08/2025158,334 mi+3,404 mi
- 02/08/2026161,286 mi+2,952 mi
- 02/08/2026161,286 mi
Average of roughly 8,401 miles per year across 19 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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