2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DS57 XPJ
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 88,253 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
DS57 XPJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2021
- 88,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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DS57 XPJ Mileage History
- 11/01/201124,682 mi
- 11/01/201124,682 mi
- 21/11/201138,960 mi+14,278 mi
- 16/11/201242,034 mi+3,074 mi
- 08/11/201345,740 mi+3,706 mi
- 08/11/201345,740 mi
- 14/11/201449,282 mi+3,542 mi
- 14/11/201449,282 mi
- 13/11/201552,991 mi+3,709 mi
- 13/11/201552,991 mi
- 28/10/201656,972 mi+3,981 mi
- 19/12/201762,077 mi+5,105 mi
- 11/12/201868,420 mi+6,343 mi
- 12/12/201868,424 mi+4 mi
- 20/11/201979,401 mi+10,977 mi
- 22/11/201979,402 mi+1 mi
- 08/12/202085,074 mi+5,672 mi
- 09/12/20208,507 mi-76,567 mi
- 08/12/202188,215 mi+79,708 mi
- 10/12/202188,253 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 5,825 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DS57 XPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (DS57 XPJ) between January 2011 and December 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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