2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · VU08 NHC
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 09 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 161,779 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,779 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.
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VU08 NHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 161,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU08 NHC 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 (VU08 NHC) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded Mark with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
VU08 NHC Mileage History
- 06/07/2023157,274 mi
- 10/07/2023157,283 mi+9 mi
- 11/07/2024160,201 mi+2,918 mi
- 15/07/2024160,208 mi+7 mi
- 06/06/2025161,779 mi+1,571 mi
Average of roughly 2,348 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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