2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · NL08 CBV
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 159,570 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
NL08 CBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 159,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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NL08 CBV Mileage History
- 11/03/2024134,220 mi
- 31/03/2025144,689 mi+10,469 mi
- 01/04/2025144,689 mi
- 19/03/2026158,925 mi+14,236 mi
- 01/04/2026159,570 mi+645 mi
Average of roughly 12,331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NL08 CBV 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 (NL08 CBV) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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