2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · NU08 HSG
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 189,936 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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.
NU08 HSG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2023
- 189,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU08 HSG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (NU08 HSG) between February 2011 and December 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
NU08 HSG Mileage History
- 22/02/201186,339 mi
- 22/02/201186,339 mi
- 30/04/201294,317 mi+7,978 mi
- 05/04/2013101,240 mi+6,923 mi
- 05/04/2013101,240 mi
- 29/04/2014111,720 mi+10,480 mi
- 29/04/2014111,720 mi
- 01/05/2015120,881 mi+9,161 mi
- 21/05/2016132,751 mi+11,870 mi
- 23/05/2016132,761 mi+10 mi
- 07/06/2017136,455 mi+3,694 mi
- 13/06/2018137,696 mi+1,241 mi
- 14/06/2018137,741 mi+45 mi
- 04/06/2019142,414 mi+4,673 mi
- 12/12/2020148,671 mi+6,257 mi
- 22/12/2021153,649 mi+4,978 mi
- 05/12/2022168,881 mi+15,232 mi
- 19/12/2023189,919 mi+21,038 mi
- 20/12/2023189,936 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 8,078 miles per year across 19 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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