2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · RE58 TZC
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 94,977 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
RE58 TZC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 94,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE58 TZC 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 (RE58 TZC) between September 2011 and April 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 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 (23 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
RE58 TZC Mileage History
- 19/09/201131,425 mi
- 25/09/201240,082 mi+8,657 mi
- 25/09/201240,082 mi
- 14/10/201349,437 mi+9,355 mi
- 19/11/201464,213 mi+14,776 mi
- 28/10/201573,951 mi+9,738 mi
- 28/10/201573,951 mi
- 23/11/201680,151 mi+6,200 mi
- 11/01/201883,523 mi+3,372 mi
- 18/12/201985,877 mi+2,354 mi
- 03/01/202085,879 mi+2 mi
- 26/01/202187,659 mi+1,780 mi
- 21/01/202290,953 mi+3,294 mi
- 21/01/202290,954 mi+1 mi
- 14/02/202393,195 mi+2,241 mi
- 24/02/202393,196 mi+1 mi
- 13/03/202494,608 mi+1,412 mi
- 13/03/202494,631 mi+23 mi
- 28/04/202594,977 mi+346 mi
- 28/04/202594,977 mi
Average of roughly 4,670 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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