2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · YE08 RYY
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 108,387 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
YE08 RYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 108,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YE08 RYY Mileage History
- 20/06/202499,218 mi
- 17/06/2025103,233 mi+4,015 mi
- 23/06/2025103,241 mi+8 mi
- 20/06/2026108,370 mi+5,129 mi
- 24/06/2026108,387 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 4,564 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YE08 RYY 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 (YE08 RYY) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety radiator hose (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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