2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · LJ58 SKF
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 94,731 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ58 SKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 94,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ58 SKF 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 (LJ58 SKF) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LJ58 SKF Mileage History
- 13/09/202393,869 mi
- 22/09/202393,914 mi+45 mi
- 27/09/202494,487 mi+573 mi
- 04/10/202494,497 mi+10 mi
- 10/10/202594,731 mi+234 mi
Average of roughly 415 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: Below Average
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