2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · FL57 EVH
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 173,412 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL57 EVH Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2022
- 173,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL57 EVH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (FL57 EVH) between February 2011 and January 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
FL57 EVH Mileage History
- 11/02/201169,612 mi
- 06/09/201157,462 mi-12,150 mi
- 24/08/201281,961 mi+24,499 mi
- 03/09/201391,119 mi+9,158 mi
- 07/08/201492,955 mi+1,836 mi
- 23/10/2015101,532 mi+8,577 mi
- 29/10/2015101,533 mi+1 mi
- 06/09/2016105,865 mi+4,332 mi
- 09/09/2016105,870 mi+5 mi
- 02/11/2017127,514 mi+21,644 mi
- 29/01/2019139,171 mi+11,657 mi
- 29/01/2019139,171 mi
- 29/01/2020151,720 mi+12,549 mi
- 29/01/2020151,720 mi
- 29/01/2021159,762 mi+8,042 mi
- 26/01/2022173,412 mi+13,650 mi
- 26/01/2022173,412 mi
Average of roughly 9,473 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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