2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KA57 WNX
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 152,516 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- 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.
KA57 WNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 152,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA57 WNX 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 (KA57 WNX) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
KA57 WNX Mileage History
- 11/03/2023138,575 mi
- 10/04/2024140,565 mi+1,990 mi
- 16/04/2024140,570 mi+5 mi
- 12/04/2025146,747 mi+6,177 mi
- 04/04/2026152,516 mi+5,769 mi
Average of roughly 4,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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