2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · PY08 FVB
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 145,362 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,362 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.
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PY08 FVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 145,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY08 FVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (PY08 FVB) between May 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Obligatory mirror insecure glass (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 205 55 ”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PY08 FVB Mileage History
- 20/05/2023136,455 mi
- 13/05/2024139,908 mi+3,453 mi
- 06/08/2024140,691 mi+783 mi
- 30/09/2025145,360 mi+4,669 mi
- 09/10/2025145,362 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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