2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · YY08 KWR
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 139,247 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,247 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.
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.
YY08 KWR Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 139,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY08 KWR 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 (YY08 KWR) between April 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)”.
YY08 KWR Mileage History
- 15/04/201113,407 mi
- 15/04/201113,411 mi+4 mi
- 23/08/201114,804 mi+1,393 mi
- 04/08/201229,899 mi+15,095 mi
- 04/08/201229,899 mi
- 03/08/201348,995 mi+19,096 mi
- 02/08/201468,267 mi+19,272 mi
- 01/08/201584,870 mi+16,603 mi
- 30/07/201690,192 mi+5,322 mi
- 29/07/201795,519 mi+5,327 mi
- 28/07/201899,939 mi+4,420 mi
- 06/03/2019107,336 mi+7,397 mi
- 23/03/2020117,177 mi+9,841 mi
- 28/10/2021125,163 mi+7,986 mi
- 27/10/2022130,902 mi+5,739 mi
- 27/10/2022130,902 mi
- 25/10/2023134,208 mi+3,306 mi
- 02/10/2024136,303 mi+2,095 mi
- 29/09/2025138,995 mi+2,692 mi
- 05/10/2026139,247 mi+252 mi
Average of roughly 8,132 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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