2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · NL08 PZM
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 139,406 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,406 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.
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.
NL08 PZM Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 139,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL08 PZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (NL08 PZM) between June 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
NL08 PZM Mileage History
- 13/06/201139,594 mi
- 29/06/201246,726 mi+7,132 mi
- 03/07/201354,860 mi+8,134 mi
- 03/07/201461,765 mi+6,905 mi
- 08/07/201461,819 mi+54 mi
- 10/07/201570,262 mi+8,443 mi
- 07/07/201674,796 mi+4,534 mi
- 11/07/201777,520 mi+2,724 mi
- 15/07/201777,546 mi+26 mi
- 07/07/201881,281 mi+3,735 mi
- 10/07/201881,342 mi+61 mi
- 20/06/201986,129 mi+4,787 mi
- 02/10/202187,592 mi+1,463 mi
- 16/09/202288,820 mi+1,228 mi
- 02/10/2023125,002 mi+36,182 mi
- 02/10/2023125,004 mi+2 mi
- 27/09/2024135,037 mi+10,033 mi
- 01/10/2025139,406 mi+4,369 mi
Average of roughly 6,979 miles per year across 18 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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