2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SH58 YAJ
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 106,459 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,459 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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SH58 YAJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 106,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH58 YAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (SH58 YAJ) between December 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”.
SH58 YAJ Mileage History
- 06/12/201142,641 mi
- 19/12/201252,704 mi+10,063 mi
- 19/12/201252,704 mi
- 09/12/201358,689 mi+5,985 mi
- 10/12/201465,173 mi+6,484 mi
- 27/11/201571,442 mi+6,269 mi
- 27/11/201571,444 mi+2 mi
- 08/12/201676,060 mi+4,616 mi
- 11/12/201779,861 mi+3,801 mi
- 19/11/201883,947 mi+4,086 mi
- 19/11/201883,947 mi
- 27/11/201987,078 mi+3,131 mi
- 27/11/201987,079 mi+1 mi
- 04/12/202089,174 mi+2,095 mi
- 10/12/202191,303 mi+2,129 mi
- 02/12/202294,911 mi+3,608 mi
- 02/12/202294,911 mi
- 01/12/202398,452 mi+3,541 mi
- 06/12/2024102,383 mi+3,931 mi
- 10/02/2026106,445 mi+4,062 mi
- 04/03/2026106,459 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 4,481 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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