2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · PY08 AYB
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 160,186 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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.
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PY08 AYB Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2023
- 160,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY08 AYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (PY08 AYB) between March 2011 and September 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function O/S & N/S Rear. (5.3.2 (b))”.
PY08 AYB Mileage History
- 29/03/201143,366 mi
- 13/03/201256,556 mi+13,190 mi
- 13/03/201256,556 mi
- 04/04/201373,776 mi+17,220 mi
- 14/03/201491,787 mi+18,011 mi
- 30/04/2015104,312 mi+12,525 mi
- 28/04/2016113,143 mi+8,831 mi
- 28/04/2017124,175 mi+11,032 mi
- 27/04/2018134,345 mi+10,170 mi
- 30/04/2018134,440 mi+95 mi
- 26/04/2019142,516 mi+8,076 mi
- 02/05/2019142,595 mi+79 mi
- 15/09/2020146,512 mi+3,917 mi
- 16/09/2020146,517 mi+5 mi
- 13/09/2021150,547 mi+4,030 mi
- 13/09/2021150,550 mi+3 mi
- 20/09/2022155,401 mi+4,851 mi
- 24/09/2022155,410 mi+9 mi
- 14/09/2023160,186 mi+4,776 mi
- 14/09/2023160,186 mi
Average of roughly 9,374 miles per year across 20 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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