2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SW08 SCW
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 71,094 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,094 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.
SW08 SCW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 71,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW08 SCW Mileage History
- 08/03/201111,700 mi
- 17/03/201216,525 mi+4,825 mi
- 27/03/201320,714 mi+4,189 mi
- 24/03/201424,885 mi+4,171 mi
- 18/03/201530,031 mi+5,146 mi
- 21/03/201636,899 mi+6,868 mi
- 23/03/201742,997 mi+6,098 mi
- 12/03/201848,087 mi+5,090 mi
- 25/03/201953,555 mi+5,468 mi
- 05/03/202058,254 mi+4,699 mi
- 23/03/202160,140 mi+1,886 mi
- 24/03/202262,235 mi+2,095 mi
- 27/03/202364,566 mi+2,331 mi
- 18/03/202466,726 mi+2,160 mi
- 27/03/202568,581 mi+1,855 mi
- 26/03/202671,094 mi+2,513 mi
Average of roughly 3,946 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 SCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (SW08 SCW) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
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