2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · WL08 WAA
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 129,446 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,446 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.
WL08 WAA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 129,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL08 WAA 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 (WL08 WAA) between June 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
WL08 WAA Mileage History
- 03/06/201142,688 mi
- 31/05/201257,956 mi+15,268 mi
- 16/05/201372,518 mi+14,562 mi
- 27/05/201478,827 mi+6,309 mi
- 31/05/201478,975 mi+148 mi
- 09/06/201582,099 mi+3,124 mi
- 05/07/201689,034 mi+6,935 mi
- 04/07/201795,264 mi+6,230 mi
- 01/07/201899,721 mi+4,457 mi
- 18/06/2019103,535 mi+3,814 mi
- 22/06/2019103,542 mi+7 mi
- 31/12/2020110,897 mi+7,355 mi
- 20/12/2021114,641 mi+3,744 mi
- 14/12/2022117,544 mi+2,903 mi
- 05/12/2023121,441 mi+3,897 mi
- 22/12/2024126,097 mi+4,656 mi
- 22/12/2025129,446 mi+3,349 mi
Average of roughly 5,961 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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