2008 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · MW08 BDF
2008 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 135,793 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 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 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- 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.
MW08 BDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 135,793 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.
MW08 BDF 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 (MW08 BDF) between March 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 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: Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
MW08 BDF Mileage History
- 05/03/2022109,420 mi
- 20/03/2023122,478 mi+13,058 mi
- 11/04/2024129,785 mi+7,307 mi
- 19/06/2025135,779 mi+5,994 mi
- 17/10/2025135,793 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 7,286 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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