2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · EY58 MFN
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 57,301 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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.
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EY58 MFN Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 57,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY58 MFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (EY58 MFN) between September 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
EY58 MFN Mileage History
- 23/09/20117,097 mi
- 13/11/20128,981 mi+1,884 mi
- 17/10/20139,891 mi+910 mi
- 17/10/20139,891 mi
- 03/11/201412,847 mi+2,956 mi
- 03/11/201518,327 mi+5,480 mi
- 06/11/201518,327 mi
- 02/11/201626,360 mi+8,033 mi
- 03/11/201626,360 mi
- 25/10/201730,550 mi+4,190 mi
- 25/10/201730,550 mi
- 16/11/201834,642 mi+4,092 mi
- 19/11/201834,642 mi
- 16/04/202034,766 mi+124 mi
- 16/05/202235,039 mi+273 mi
- 17/05/202235,039 mi
- 15/05/202341,062 mi+6,023 mi
- 20/05/202445,328 mi+4,266 mi
- 21/05/202445,328 mi
- 19/05/202553,240 mi+7,912 mi
- 22/05/202553,240 mi
- 19/05/202657,301 mi+4,061 mi
- 19/05/202657,301 mi
Average of roughly 3,426 miles per year across 23 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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