2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · PE08 XVM
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 83,464 miles. MOT expired on 09 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
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PE08 XVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 16/06/2026
- 83,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE08 XVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (PE08 XVM) between March 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (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: “Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely t”; “Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to”.
PE08 XVM Mileage History
- 10/03/202366,802 mi
- 01/03/202469,230 mi+2,428 mi
- 06/03/202574,768 mi+5,538 mi
- 06/03/202574,768 mi
- 16/06/202683,464 mi+8,696 mi
Average of roughly 5,098 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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