2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · PN58 LSJ
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 102,159 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,159 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.
PN58 LSJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2020
- 102,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN58 LSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (PN58 LSJ) between November 2011 and October 2020.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit clamp fitted but cable of moving back and forward (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
PN58 LSJ Mileage History
- 02/11/201110,016 mi
- 29/05/201213,206 mi+3,190 mi
- 01/06/201337,888 mi+24,682 mi
- 07/06/201455,090 mi+17,202 mi
- 29/05/201561,610 mi+6,520 mi
- 24/05/201671,318 mi+9,708 mi
- 25/05/201671,318 mi
- 01/06/201780,711 mi+9,393 mi
- 19/07/201888,035 mi+7,324 mi
- 19/07/201888,035 mi
- 09/07/201993,925 mi+5,890 mi
- 11/07/201993,925 mi
- 22/10/2020102,159 mi+8,234 mi
Average of roughly 10,270 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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