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Outstanding Recall

2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · OV08 XJK

OV08 XJK

2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 204,214 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 20/11/2020
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/07/2020)
Recorded Mileage
204,214 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
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 20/11/2020
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/07/2020
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
1910cc

OV08 XJK Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2019
  • 204,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 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
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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OV08 XJK Mileage History

  1. 03/11/2011103,637 mi
  2. 02/11/2012134,076 mi+30,439 mi
  3. 25/10/2013152,138 mi+18,062 mi
  4. 31/10/2014156,159 mi+4,021 mi
  5. 31/10/2015160,923 mi+4,764 mi
  6. 02/11/2016169,127 mi+8,204 mi
  7. 04/11/2017182,694 mi+13,567 mi
  8. 04/11/2017182,694 mi
  9. 09/11/2018192,116 mi+9,422 mi
  10. 09/11/2018192,116 mi
  11. 21/11/2019204,214 mi+12,098 mi
  12. 21/11/2019204,214 mi

Average of roughly 12,496 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

OV08 XJK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 09:17
MOT Analysis

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

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (OV08 XJK) between November 2011 and November 2019.

The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 21 November 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 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.

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