2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KU58 FEX
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 96,852 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU58 FEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 96,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU58 FEX 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 (KU58 FEX) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KU58 FEX Mileage History
- 15/08/202277,288 mi
- 10/08/202383,717 mi+6,429 mi
- 10/08/202383,717 mi
- 16/08/202489,895 mi+6,178 mi
- 14/08/202596,852 mi+6,957 mi
Average of roughly 6,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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