2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · MA08 GPZ
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 145,683 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,683 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.
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.
MA08 GPZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 145,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA08 GPZ 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 (MA08 GPZ) between March 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
MA08 GPZ Mileage History
- 05/03/201118,440 mi
- 19/03/201238,729 mi+20,289 mi
- 27/08/201360,102 mi+21,373 mi
- 27/08/201360,103 mi+1 mi
- 22/08/201472,480 mi+12,377 mi
- 07/01/201689,970 mi+17,490 mi
- 13/01/201797,235 mi+7,265 mi
- 16/01/201797,235 mi
- 17/01/2018101,562 mi+4,327 mi
- 19/01/2018101,562 mi
- 12/01/2019109,847 mi+8,285 mi
- 25/01/2020124,268 mi+14,421 mi
- 01/02/2020124,538 mi+270 mi
- 04/02/2021127,986 mi+3,448 mi
- 12/02/2021127,952 mi-34 mi
- 16/02/2021127,973 mi+21 mi
- 16/02/2022129,709 mi+1,736 mi
- 11/03/2023130,849 mi+1,140 mi
- 15/02/2024138,689 mi+7,840 mi
- 15/02/2024138,693 mi+4 mi
- 02/10/2025145,683 mi+6,990 mi
Average of roughly 8,728 miles per year across 21 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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