2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · PF08 AXG
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2008. Recorded mileage 45,485 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,485 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.
PF08 AXG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2023
- 45,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
PF08 AXG Mileage History
- 19/05/201120,999 mi
- 16/05/201223,139 mi+2,140 mi
- 14/05/201325,131 mi+1,992 mi
- 13/05/201426,802 mi+1,671 mi
- 13/05/201426,802 mi
- 20/05/201528,557 mi+1,755 mi
- 20/05/201528,557 mi
- 20/05/201630,334 mi+1,777 mi
- 20/05/201630,334 mi
- 15/05/201732,396 mi+2,062 mi
- 10/05/201834,992 mi+2,596 mi
- 20/05/201937,264 mi+2,272 mi
- 25/06/202039,466 mi+2,202 mi
- 07/06/202141,149 mi+1,683 mi
- 10/06/202141,157 mi+8 mi
- 17/06/202243,084 mi+1,927 mi
- 17/06/202243,084 mi
- 01/07/202345,485 mi+2,401 mi
Average of roughly 2,021 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
PF08 AXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (PF08 AXG) between May 2011 and July 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2023 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), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (PF08 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as PF08AXG.
JEEP
CHEROKEE LIMITED CRD
JEEP
PATRIOT LIMITED CRD
CHRYSLER
VOYAGER
CHRYSLER
VOYAGER
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
JAGUAR
X-TYPE
JAGUAR
X-TYPE
JAGUAR
XJ
JAGUAR
XF
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
CLIO
VAUXHALL ASTRA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.