2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BC57 HRZ
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 129,958 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC57 HRZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2024
- 129,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC57 HRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (BC57 HRZ) between March 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2024 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 (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust backbox missing (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
BC57 HRZ Mileage History
- 17/03/2023126,274 mi
- 24/03/2023126,313 mi+39 mi
- 24/03/2023126,313 mi
- 16/04/2024129,956 mi+3,643 mi
- 17/04/2024129,958 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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