2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · HK57 UKR
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 79,188 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2020. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,188 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.
HK57 UKR Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2019
- 79,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HK57 UKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (HK57 UKR) between January 2011 and September 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2019 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”.
HK57 UKR Mileage History
- 17/01/201124,065 mi
- 28/01/201229,928 mi+5,863 mi
- 31/01/201335,533 mi+5,605 mi
- 13/12/201339,490 mi+3,957 mi
- 05/12/201446,498 mi+7,008 mi
- 30/11/201553,336 mi+6,838 mi
- 30/11/201553,336 mi
- 05/12/201659,739 mi+6,403 mi
- 05/12/201659,739 mi
- 28/11/201766,979 mi+7,240 mi
- 28/11/201766,979 mi
- 11/12/201874,716 mi+7,737 mi
- 24/09/201979,188 mi+4,472 mi
- 25/09/201979,188 mi
Average of roughly 6,345 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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