2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · YR08 YSV
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2008. Recorded mileage 105,913 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,913 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.
YR08 YSV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 105,913 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YR08 YSV Mileage History
- 05/07/201128,328 mi
- 05/07/201128,328 mi
- 29/06/201234,137 mi+5,809 mi
- 25/06/201339,354 mi+5,217 mi
- 27/06/201445,023 mi+5,669 mi
- 30/12/201555,110 mi+10,087 mi
- 05/01/201655,110 mi
- 16/12/201660,437 mi+5,327 mi
- 08/12/201767,161 mi+6,724 mi
- 14/12/201873,271 mi+6,110 mi
- 10/01/202080,144 mi+6,873 mi
- 08/01/202182,801 mi+2,657 mi
- 08/01/202182,801 mi
- 07/01/202286,415 mi+3,614 mi
- 20/01/202391,269 mi+4,854 mi
- 05/01/202495,939 mi+4,670 mi
- 05/01/202495,939 mi
- 15/01/2025101,054 mi+5,115 mi
- 19/12/2025105,913 mi+4,859 mi
Average of roughly 5,366 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
YR08 YSV 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 (YR08 YSV) between July 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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