2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · EF57 XRL
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15/01/2008. Recorded mileage 199,578 miles. MOT valid until 18/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,578 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1598cc
EF57 XRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 199,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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EF57 XRL Mileage History
- 20/10/2023165,158 mi
- 14/10/2024181,049 mi+15,891 mi
- 16/10/2024181,049 mi
- 15/10/2025199,441 mi+18,392 mi
- 17/10/2025199,578 mi+137 mi
Average of roughly 17,269 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF57 XRL 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 (EF57 XRL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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