2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FV57 YDT
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 179,270 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FV57 YDT Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2024
- 179,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV57 YDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (FV57 YDT) between January 2011 and April 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FV57 YDT Mileage History
- 05/01/201113,101 mi
- 06/08/201120,063 mi+6,962 mi
- 27/07/201232,702 mi+12,639 mi
- 27/07/201232,702 mi
- 03/07/201343,843 mi+11,141 mi
- 21/06/201455,603 mi+11,760 mi
- 20/06/201569,278 mi+13,675 mi
- 11/06/201681,637 mi+12,359 mi
- 11/06/201681,637 mi
- 09/06/201793,976 mi+12,339 mi
- 08/06/2018105,345 mi+11,369 mi
- 07/06/2019117,035 mi+11,690 mi
- 12/06/2020127,302 mi+10,267 mi
- 07/06/2021138,924 mi+11,622 mi
- 07/06/2021138,924 mi
- 27/04/2022150,859 mi+11,935 mi
- 20/04/2023163,025 mi+12,166 mi
- 12/04/2024179,270 mi+16,245 mi
Average of roughly 12,524 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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