2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · EY58 NHF
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 129,338 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY58 NHF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2023
- 129,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY58 NHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (EY58 NHF) between October 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2023 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 (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
EY58 NHF Mileage History
- 14/10/2022122,757 mi
- 15/11/2022122,781 mi+24 mi
- 06/11/2023129,336 mi+6,555 mi
- 06/11/2023129,338 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,192 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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