2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · YH08 FYY
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19/03/2008. Recorded mileage 137,499 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1364cc
YH08 FYY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 06/08/2026
- 137,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 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: Poor
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YH08 FYY Mileage History
- 17/03/201123,205 mi
- 17/03/201123,205 mi
- 14/03/201233,310 mi+10,105 mi
- 14/03/201343,317 mi+10,007 mi
- 17/03/201449,999 mi+6,682 mi
- 17/03/201449,999 mi
- 17/03/201565,541 mi+15,542 mi
- 14/01/201676,129 mi+10,588 mi
- 14/01/201676,129 mi
- 29/12/201682,855 mi+6,726 mi
- 29/12/201682,855 mi
- 12/01/201888,014 mi+5,159 mi
- 05/01/201992,487 mi+4,473 mi
- 28/01/202096,164 mi+3,677 mi
- 28/01/202096,164 mi
- 16/09/202097,732 mi+1,568 mi
- 20/09/202198,807 mi+1,075 mi
- 15/09/2022104,827 mi+6,020 mi
- 11/08/2023113,024 mi+8,197 mi
- 02/08/2024120,282 mi+7,258 mi
- 07/08/2024120,285 mi+3 mi
- 05/08/2025128,779 mi+8,494 mi
- 06/08/2026137,499 mi+8,720 mi
Average of roughly 7,427 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
YH08 FYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (YH08 FYY) between March 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))”.
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