2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DS57 VLX
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 136,635 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS57 VLX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2024
- 136,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS57 VLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (DS57 VLX) between February 2011 and January 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 January 2024 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 (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Engine mounting bracket excessively loose os mounting bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
DS57 VLX Mileage History
- 10/02/201136,985 mi
- 13/02/201249,645 mi+12,660 mi
- 13/02/201249,645 mi
- 08/02/201357,575 mi+7,930 mi
- 08/02/201357,576 mi+1 mi
- 11/02/201463,925 mi+6,349 mi
- 07/02/201577,249 mi+13,324 mi
- 09/02/201693,718 mi+16,469 mi
- 07/02/2017105,694 mi+11,976 mi
- 07/02/2017105,696 mi+2 mi
- 05/02/2018114,364 mi+8,668 mi
- 08/02/2019118,994 mi+4,630 mi
- 09/02/2019118,999 mi+5 mi
- 12/02/2020125,053 mi+6,054 mi
- 21/05/2021128,267 mi+3,214 mi
- 29/06/2022133,255 mi+4,988 mi
- 03/01/2024136,635 mi+3,380 mi
Average of roughly 7,728 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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