2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · M30 MCS
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09/06/2008. Recorded mileage 97,368 miles. MOT valid until 18/06/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,368 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1796cc
M30 MCS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 97,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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M30 MCS Mileage History
- 18/04/201124,384 mi
- 28/06/201230,065 mi+5,681 mi
- 25/06/201334,719 mi+4,654 mi
- 27/05/201439,175 mi+4,456 mi
- 27/05/201439,175 mi
- 12/09/201551,713 mi+12,538 mi
- 12/09/201551,713 mi
- 06/09/201664,852 mi+13,139 mi
- 12/09/201776,956 mi+12,104 mi
- 11/09/201882,722 mi+5,766 mi
- 21/09/201986,647 mi+3,925 mi
- 23/09/201986,647 mi
- 23/01/202187,369 mi+722 mi
- 27/01/202187,370 mi+1 mi
- 11/03/202288,553 mi+1,183 mi
- 12/03/202288,554 mi+1 mi
- 28/03/202390,744 mi+2,190 mi
- 28/03/202390,748 mi+4 mi
- 11/04/202493,247 mi+2,499 mi
- 11/04/202493,249 mi+2 mi
- 17/04/202595,675 mi+2,426 mi
- 17/06/202697,366 mi+1,691 mi
- 20/06/202697,368 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,810 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
M30 MCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (M30 MCS) between April 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Tyres (27 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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