2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · WK08 VUN
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 94,482 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,482 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.
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.
WK08 VUN Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 94,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK08 VUN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (WK08 VUN) between April 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (26 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WK08 VUN Mileage History
- 26/04/201136,299 mi
- 26/04/201136,299 mi
- 17/04/201240,713 mi+4,414 mi
- 16/04/201344,056 mi+3,343 mi
- 16/04/201344,056 mi
- 23/04/201447,002 mi+2,946 mi
- 23/04/201447,002 mi
- 11/08/201550,557 mi+3,555 mi
- 13/08/201653,317 mi+2,760 mi
- 31/08/201757,463 mi+4,146 mi
- 05/09/201862,959 mi+5,496 mi
- 05/09/201862,962 mi+3 mi
- 06/09/201969,777 mi+6,815 mi
- 06/09/201969,778 mi+1 mi
- 09/09/202073,518 mi+3,740 mi
- 07/10/202073,554 mi+36 mi
- 08/10/202073,554 mi
- 30/09/202176,924 mi+3,370 mi
- 01/10/202176,925 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/202280,208 mi+3,283 mi
- 07/10/202280,208 mi
- 05/10/202383,476 mi+3,268 mi
- 05/10/202383,476 mi
- 03/10/202486,514 mi+3,038 mi
- 03/10/202486,516 mi+2 mi
- 07/10/202594,482 mi+7,966 mi
Average of roughly 4,026 miles per year across 26 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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