2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · PK08 NLR
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 106,140 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,140 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 NLR Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2022
- 106,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK08 NLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (PK08 NLR) between March 2011 and December 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
PK08 NLR Mileage History
- 28/03/201121,832 mi
- 28/03/201231,092 mi+9,260 mi
- 28/03/201231,090 mi-2 mi
- 04/04/201346,948 mi+15,858 mi
- 30/05/201455,713 mi+8,765 mi
- 14/08/201558,189 mi+2,476 mi
- 24/06/201661,091 mi+2,902 mi
- 30/06/201766,798 mi+5,707 mi
- 18/06/201877,446 mi+10,648 mi
- 19/06/201877,447 mi+1 mi
- 15/10/201988,677 mi+11,230 mi
- 17/10/201988,677 mi
- 18/11/202095,176 mi+6,499 mi
- 19/11/202095,178 mi+2 mi
- 29/11/202197,639 mi+2,461 mi
- 22/12/2022106,140 mi+8,501 mi
Average of roughly 7,182 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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