2008 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · SW08 YRF
2008 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 112,269 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- 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 YRF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 05/01/2024
- 112,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SW08 YRF Mileage History
- 11/11/202188,285 mi
- 03/12/202188,577 mi+292 mi
- 29/11/2022100,473 mi+11,896 mi
- 01/12/2022100,473 mi
- 05/01/2024112,269 mi+11,796 mi
Average of roughly 11,158 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 YRF 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 (SW08 YRF) between November 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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