2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SN08 DHV
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 10/03/2008. Recorded mileage 151,311 miles. MOT valid until 02/06/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1686cc
SN08 DHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 151,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 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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SN08 DHV Mileage History
- 08/05/2024144,041 mi
- 07/05/2025145,873 mi+1,832 mi
- 09/05/2025145,874 mi+1 mi
- 03/06/2026151,309 mi+5,435 mi
- 04/06/2026151,311 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,508 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SN08 DHV 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 (SN08 DHV) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 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 (28 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
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