2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · EF57 XSM
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 187,215 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF57 XSM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 187,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF57 XSM 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 XSM) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 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: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EF57 XSM Mileage History
- 03/11/2023172,655 mi
- 05/11/2024180,187 mi+7,532 mi
- 05/11/2024180,187 mi
- 06/10/2025187,207 mi+7,020 mi
- 08/10/2025187,215 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 7,546 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
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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