2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · LM57 WLP
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 91,048 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
LM57 WLP Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 91,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 WLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (LM57 WLP) between January 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 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: Tyres (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
LM57 WLP Mileage History
- 17/01/20116,621 mi
- 07/01/20128,146 mi+1,525 mi
- 07/01/20139,779 mi+1,633 mi
- 08/01/201411,660 mi+1,881 mi
- 10/01/201513,500 mi+1,840 mi
- 07/01/201615,226 mi+1,726 mi
- 06/01/201717,001 mi+1,775 mi
- 06/01/201717,001 mi
- 03/01/201824,009 mi+7,008 mi
- 05/01/201932,521 mi+8,512 mi
- 05/01/201932,521 mi
- 09/01/202042,081 mi+9,560 mi
- 05/01/202149,496 mi+7,415 mi
- 11/01/202149,615 mi+119 mi
- 10/01/202259,161 mi+9,546 mi
- 17/01/202368,581 mi+9,420 mi
- 15/01/202477,332 mi+8,751 mi
- 08/01/202583,602 mi+6,270 mi
- 12/01/202691,048 mi+7,446 mi
Average of roughly 5,633 miles per year across 19 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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