2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · HF57 HRK
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 138,201 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF57 HRK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 138,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HF57 HRK 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 (HF57 HRK) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
HF57 HRK Mileage History
- 26/11/2021115,667 mi
- 30/11/2022122,600 mi+6,933 mi
- 30/11/2023127,577 mi+4,977 mi
- 09/12/2024131,217 mi+3,640 mi
- 01/12/2025138,201 mi+6,984 mi
Average of roughly 5,616 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: Good
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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