2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MV08 GYW
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 75,178 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,178 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.
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MV08 GYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 75,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV08 GYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (MV08 GYW) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
MV08 GYW Mileage History
- 10/10/202257,745 mi
- 15/09/202357,901 mi+156 mi
- 24/01/202567,984 mi+10,083 mi
- 29/01/202567,989 mi+5 mi
- 16/10/202575,178 mi+7,189 mi
Average of roughly 5,778 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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