2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · PK08 ENX
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 117,516 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,516 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.
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 ENX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2023
- 117,516 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.
PK08 ENX 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 (PK08 ENX) between February 2011 and July 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 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: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
PK08 ENX Mileage History
- 24/02/201131,309 mi
- 23/02/201238,263 mi+6,954 mi
- 23/02/201238,263 mi
- 15/03/201343,672 mi+5,409 mi
- 13/03/201452,512 mi+8,840 mi
- 07/03/201559,979 mi+7,467 mi
- 10/03/201670,559 mi+10,580 mi
- 09/03/201779,585 mi+9,026 mi
- 16/03/201886,804 mi+7,219 mi
- 12/03/201994,481 mi+7,677 mi
- 20/03/201994,487 mi+6 mi
- 27/02/2020101,448 mi+6,961 mi
- 17/03/2021105,232 mi+3,784 mi
- 17/03/2021105,232 mi
- 26/07/2022111,440 mi+6,208 mi
- 26/07/2022111,440 mi
- 27/07/2023117,514 mi+6,074 mi
- 27/07/2023117,516 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,941 miles per year across 18 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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