2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BF58 LZO
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 174,620 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF58 LZO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2024
- 174,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF58 LZO 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 (BF58 LZO) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BF58 LZO Mileage History
- 19/10/2022152,265 mi
- 19/10/2022152,268 mi+3 mi
- 18/10/2023161,705 mi+9,437 mi
- 19/10/2023161,708 mi+3 mi
- 15/10/2024174,620 mi+12,912 mi
Average of roughly 11,231 miles per year across 5 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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