2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · SC08 FDA
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 158,697 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- 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.
SC08 FDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2024
- 158,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC08 FDA 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 (SC08 FDA) between September 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
SC08 FDA Mileage History
- 15/09/2021133,119 mi
- 01/09/2022139,321 mi+6,202 mi
- 09/09/2023149,238 mi+9,917 mi
- 19/09/2024158,697 mi+9,459 mi
- 19/09/2024158,697 mi
Average of roughly 8,493 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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