2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · VF08 KNM
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 105,328 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VF08 KNM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2023
- 105,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF08 KNM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (VF08 KNM) between July 2011 and June 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
VF08 KNM Mileage History
- 07/07/201131,603 mi
- 28/06/201242,752 mi+11,149 mi
- 17/06/201352,056 mi+9,304 mi
- 17/06/201352,056 mi
- 08/04/201454,839 mi+2,783 mi
- 08/04/201561,649 mi+6,810 mi
- 06/04/201668,028 mi+6,379 mi
- 05/04/201774,167 mi+6,139 mi
- 11/04/201774,215 mi+48 mi
- 14/03/201880,266 mi+6,051 mi
- 14/03/201880,266 mi
- 03/04/201987,106 mi+6,840 mi
- 03/04/201987,106 mi
- 01/06/202093,358 mi+6,252 mi
- 08/06/202197,963 mi+4,605 mi
- 13/06/2022102,151 mi+4,188 mi
- 01/06/2023105,328 mi+3,177 mi
Average of roughly 6,195 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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