2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SL58 YFD
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 112,334 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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SL58 YFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 27/07/2026
- 112,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL58 YFD 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 (SL58 YFD) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
SL58 YFD Mileage History
- 11/07/2024106,488 mi
- 16/07/2024106,492 mi+4 mi
- 07/07/2025109,820 mi+3,328 mi
- 10/07/2025109,823 mi+3 mi
- 27/07/2026112,334 mi+2,511 mi
Average of roughly 2,863 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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