2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · NA58 MVD
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 124,574 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,574 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.
NA58 MVD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 124,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA58 MVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (NA58 MVD) between October 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 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: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
NA58 MVD Mileage History
- 04/10/201141,507 mi
- 22/08/201247,536 mi+6,029 mi
- 27/08/201354,298 mi+6,762 mi
- 04/09/201459,134 mi+4,836 mi
- 17/08/201563,991 mi+4,857 mi
- 17/08/201563,991 mi
- 07/09/201669,166 mi+5,175 mi
- 07/09/201669,166 mi
- 04/09/201774,206 mi+5,040 mi
- 30/07/201878,521 mi+4,315 mi
- 23/07/201986,142 mi+7,621 mi
- 23/07/201986,142 mi
- 16/06/202090,795 mi+4,653 mi
- 10/09/202199,992 mi+9,197 mi
- 10/09/202199,992 mi
- 09/05/2022102,428 mi+2,436 mi
- 11/05/2022102,432 mi+4 mi
- 20/04/2023106,415 mi+3,983 mi
- 22/04/2023106,473 mi+58 mi
- 22/04/2023106,473 mi
- 16/04/2024111,838 mi+5,365 mi
- 24/04/2025118,058 mi+6,220 mi
- 25/04/2025118,058 mi
- 17/04/2026124,574 mi+6,516 mi
Average of roughly 5,715 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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