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2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · OU08 HXK

OU08 HXK

2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2008. Recorded mileage 144,719 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2008 · Oxford
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 05/04/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
144,719 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/04/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1248cc

OU08 HXK Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 14/05/2024
  • 144,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 10 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
15
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (25%)
✗ 5 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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OU08 HXK Mileage History

  1. 07/04/2022137,188 mi
  2. 07/04/2022137,188 mi
  3. 15/03/2024144,265 mi+7,077 mi
  4. 14/05/2024144,719 mi+454 mi

Average of roughly 3,581 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

OU08 HXK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 15:35
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (OU08 HXK) between April 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 14 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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 Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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