2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · DS57 VLW
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 88,769 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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DS57 VLW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2021
- 88,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS57 VLW 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 (DS57 VLW) between September 2010 and August 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
DS57 VLW Mileage History
- 27/09/201024,110 mi
- 26/09/201136,630 mi+12,520 mi
- 25/09/201244,590 mi+7,960 mi
- 23/09/201350,552 mi+5,962 mi
- 27/09/201350,552 mi
- 09/09/201455,415 mi+4,863 mi
- 16/09/201560,585 mi+5,170 mi
- 03/10/201665,097 mi+4,512 mi
- 06/09/201769,660 mi+4,563 mi
- 17/09/201874,700 mi+5,040 mi
- 23/09/201979,467 mi+4,767 mi
- 23/09/201979,467 mi
- 17/09/202084,119 mi+4,652 mi
- 26/08/202188,769 mi+4,650 mi
Average of roughly 5,925 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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