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VAUXHALL ASTRA2008 · 1.9L Diesel

BB58 ADE

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA? It's a Diesel with a 1910cc engine showing 147,545 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 29/06/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/01/2027
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1910cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection on June 25, 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable, although the car consistently fails the initial test only to pass on the same day or shortly after rectification. The absence of any recorded defects on the most recent pass certificate suggests that any issues identified in previous years were addressed immediately, indicating a proactive approach to necessary repairs toMaintain legal road standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year over its eighteen-year lifespan. The data shows a steady accumulation of miles, with roughly 5,400 miles driven between June 2023 and 2024, and another 5,300 miles covered in the final year. This regularity suggests the car is used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which helps mitigate issues associated with dry seals or seized components. While the digital history is clean of specific recurring mechanical failures, a buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system, which are common wear points for an Astra of this era and mileage. Particular attention should be paid to structural corrosion on the chassis and the condition of the rubber bushings, as the high mileage and age increase the likelihood of degradation despite the clean test sheets. Verifying the fluid levels and checking the exhaust system condition is advised to ensure the clean history reflects the actual long-term health of the drivetrain.

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50
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 25, 2026, 02:50 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection on June 25, 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable, although the car consistently fails the initial test only to pass on the same day or shortly after rectification. The absence of any recorded defects on the most recent pass certificate suggests that any issues identified in previous years were addressed immediately, indicating a proactive approach to necessary repairs toMaintain legal road standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year over its eighteen-year lifespan. The data shows a steady accumulation of miles, with roughly 5,400 miles driven between June 2023 and 2024, and another 5,300 miles covered in the final year. This regularity suggests the car is used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which helps mitigate issues associated with dry seals or seized components. While the digital history is clean of specific recurring mechanical failures, a buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system, which are common wear points for an Astra of this era and mileage. Particular attention should be paid to structural corrosion on the chassis and the condition of the rubber bushings, as the high mileage and age increase the likelihood of degradation despite the clean test sheets. Verifying the fluid levels and checking the exhaust system condition is advised to ensure the clean history reflects the actual long-term health of the drivetrain.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (BB58 ADE), we found 5 MOT results in the period of June 2023 to June 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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ADVISORY