2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · SL08 BWA
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 74,803 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,803 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.
SL08 BWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 74,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SL08 BWA Mileage History
- 15/03/202466,770 mi
- 22/03/202466,770 mi
- 19/03/202570,641 mi+3,871 mi
- 03/02/202674,798 mi+4,157 mi
- 03/02/202674,803 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 BWA 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 (SL08 BWA) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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