2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · YP08 TJX
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2008. Recorded mileage 26,305 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,305 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.
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.
YP08 TJX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 26,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP08 TJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (YP08 TJX) between May 2011 and July 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YP08 TJX Mileage History
- 10/05/201113,301 mi
- 15/05/201215,020 mi+1,719 mi
- 11/06/201317,191 mi+2,171 mi
- 06/06/201418,327 mi+1,136 mi
- 01/06/201519,370 mi+1,043 mi
- 01/06/201621,105 mi+1,735 mi
- 06/06/201722,309 mi+1,204 mi
- 04/06/201823,374 mi+1,065 mi
- 24/05/201924,007 mi+633 mi
- 24/05/201924,007 mi
- 20/08/202024,707 mi+700 mi
- 20/08/202024,707 mi
- 10/08/202125,040 mi+333 mi
- 10/08/202125,040 mi
- 05/08/202225,267 mi+227 mi
- 19/07/202325,462 mi+195 mi
- 17/07/202425,872 mi+410 mi
- 21/07/202526,302 mi+430 mi
- 21/07/202526,305 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 916 miles per year across 19 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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