2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · YT08 TYD
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 132,140 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,140 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1248cc
YT08 TYD Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2024
- 132,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 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: 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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YT08 TYD Mileage History
- 10/01/201120,531 mi
- 10/01/201120,531 mi
- 16/12/201129,072 mi+8,541 mi
- 03/01/201335,811 mi+6,739 mi
- 30/09/201340,336 mi+4,525 mi
- 26/09/201447,453 mi+7,117 mi
- 28/09/201555,013 mi+7,560 mi
- 30/09/201664,647 mi+9,634 mi
- 29/09/201775,253 mi+10,606 mi
- 26/09/201883,694 mi+8,441 mi
- 30/09/201992,161 mi+8,467 mi
- 30/09/202098,490 mi+6,329 mi
- 01/10/202098,492 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/2021108,286 mi+9,794 mi
- 23/09/2021108,286 mi
- 30/09/2022116,842 mi+8,556 mi
- 28/09/2023124,747 mi+7,905 mi
- 28/09/2023124,747 mi
- 26/09/2024132,140 mi+7,393 mi
- 26/09/2024132,140 mi
Average of roughly 8,140 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
YT08 TYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (YT08 TYD) between January 2011 and September 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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