2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · PE58 VMG
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 79,559 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,559 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.
PE58 VMG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 79,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE58 VMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (PE58 VMG) between October 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 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 (22 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
PE58 VMG Mileage History
- 06/10/201127,079 mi
- 03/10/201232,373 mi+5,294 mi
- 03/10/201337,718 mi+5,345 mi
- 03/10/201443,351 mi+5,633 mi
- 01/10/201548,452 mi+5,101 mi
- 11/10/201653,483 mi+5,031 mi
- 11/10/201653,486 mi+3 mi
- 18/09/201757,478 mi+3,992 mi
- 03/10/201860,924 mi+3,446 mi
- 09/10/201964,111 mi+3,187 mi
- 07/10/202066,619 mi+2,508 mi
- 07/10/202066,619 mi
- 12/10/202168,756 mi+2,137 mi
- 11/10/202270,450 mi+1,694 mi
- 17/10/202270,452 mi+2 mi
- 05/10/202373,190 mi+2,738 mi
- 14/10/202475,733 mi+2,543 mi
- 14/10/202475,733 mi
- 06/10/202578,072 mi+2,339 mi
- 07/10/202679,559 mi+1,487 mi
- 07/10/202679,559 mi
Average of roughly 3,498 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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