2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · WL08 LLM
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 114,222 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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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WL08 LLM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 114,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL08 LLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (WL08 LLM) between October 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
WL08 LLM Mileage History
- 13/10/201128,249 mi
- 11/10/201234,316 mi+6,067 mi
- 09/10/201340,636 mi+6,320 mi
- 09/10/201340,639 mi+3 mi
- 08/10/201446,266 mi+5,627 mi
- 29/10/201551,334 mi+5,068 mi
- 30/10/201551,335 mi+1 mi
- 02/11/201661,033 mi+9,698 mi
- 18/10/201767,365 mi+6,332 mi
- 22/10/201879,122 mi+11,757 mi
- 02/11/201879,362 mi+240 mi
- 23/10/201983,844 mi+4,482 mi
- 13/11/201984,045 mi+201 mi
- 20/11/202087,667 mi+3,622 mi
- 10/11/202191,683 mi+4,016 mi
- 10/11/202191,683 mi
- 15/11/202295,729 mi+4,046 mi
- 27/10/2023100,131 mi+4,402 mi
- 25/11/2024108,121 mi+7,990 mi
- 26/11/2024108,121 mi
- 22/12/2025114,222 mi+6,101 mi
Average of roughly 6,057 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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