2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · PK08 ECV
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 77,465 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,465 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.
PK08 ECV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 77,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK08 ECV 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 (PK08 ECV) between March 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
PK08 ECV Mileage History
- 21/03/201118,584 mi
- 23/03/201223,863 mi+5,279 mi
- 22/03/201329,421 mi+5,558 mi
- 25/03/201329,472 mi+51 mi
- 21/03/201435,770 mi+6,298 mi
- 21/03/201435,770 mi
- 20/03/201541,395 mi+5,625 mi
- 17/03/201646,088 mi+4,693 mi
- 20/03/201750,729 mi+4,641 mi
- 20/03/201750,729 mi
- 19/03/201854,902 mi+4,173 mi
- 13/03/201960,587 mi+5,685 mi
- 06/03/202066,193 mi+5,606 mi
- 28/01/202169,223 mi+3,030 mi
- 29/01/202169,223 mi
- 21/01/202271,016 mi+1,793 mi
- 27/01/202372,648 mi+1,632 mi
- 26/01/202474,151 mi+1,503 mi
- 06/02/202474,155 mi+4 mi
- 04/02/202575,672 mi+1,517 mi
- 04/02/202575,672 mi
- 04/02/202677,465 mi+1,793 mi
Average of roughly 3,958 miles per year across 22 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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