2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SH58 YBV
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 140,815 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,815 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.
SH58 YBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 140,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SH58 YBV Mileage History
- 31/05/2022115,533 mi
- 23/06/2023130,967 mi+15,434 mi
- 27/06/2023130,988 mi+21 mi
- 08/07/2024138,766 mi+7,778 mi
- 25/06/2025140,815 mi+2,049 mi
Average of roughly 8,239 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH58 YBV 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 (SH58 YBV) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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