2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · OY08 DXA
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 76,306 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
OY08 DXA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 76,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY08 DXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (OY08 DXA) between February 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi joint (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
OY08 DXA Mileage History
- 15/02/201111,235 mi
- 21/02/201216,289 mi+5,054 mi
- 26/02/201320,912 mi+4,623 mi
- 25/02/201424,874 mi+3,962 mi
- 17/02/201528,270 mi+3,396 mi
- 22/02/201632,125 mi+3,855 mi
- 20/02/201735,564 mi+3,439 mi
- 20/02/201735,564 mi
- 15/02/201839,982 mi+4,418 mi
- 17/01/201944,372 mi+4,390 mi
- 08/01/202049,768 mi+5,396 mi
- 08/01/202049,768 mi
- 04/09/202053,589 mi+3,821 mi
- 21/08/202156,542 mi+2,953 mi
- 23/08/202260,233 mi+3,691 mi
- 24/08/202362,761 mi+2,528 mi
- 22/08/202469,691 mi+6,930 mi
- 22/08/202469,691 mi
- 02/09/202572,791 mi+3,100 mi
- 03/09/202572,794 mi+3 mi
- 24/09/202676,305 mi+3,511 mi
- 01/10/202676,306 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,164 miles per year across 22 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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