2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SA08 FUD
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 155,029 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
SA08 FUD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2024
- 155,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA08 FUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (SA08 FUD) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2024 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SA08 FUD Mileage History
- 07/01/2022150,329 mi
- 11/01/2022150,339 mi+10 mi
- 06/01/2023152,598 mi+2,259 mi
- 17/01/2024155,029 mi+2,431 mi
Average of roughly 2,320 miles per year across 4 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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