2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SO08 FBE
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 61,379 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,379 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.
SO08 FBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2023
- 61,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SO08 FBE Mileage History
- 23/11/202152,984 mi
- 21/11/202253,979 mi+995 mi
- 21/11/202253,979 mi
- 15/11/202361,379 mi+7,400 mi
- 15/11/202361,379 mi
Average of roughly 4,247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO08 FBE 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 (SO08 FBE) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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