2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BD57 WFO
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 176,674 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD57 WFO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2021
- 176,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD57 WFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (BD57 WFO) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BD57 WFO Mileage History
- 12/11/2021176,674 mi
- 15/11/2021176,674 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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: Below Average
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