2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · RE08 YLX
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2008. Recorded mileage 144,252 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,252 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
RE08 YLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 144,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RE08 YLX Mileage History
- 05/10/2021114,399 mi
- 04/10/2022123,664 mi+9,265 mi
- 04/10/2023131,170 mi+7,506 mi
- 07/10/2024137,730 mi+6,560 mi
- 25/09/2025144,252 mi+6,522 mi
Average of roughly 7,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE08 YLX 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 (RE08 YLX) between October 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 30 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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.
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