2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · MF58 WHJ
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 158,042 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
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MF58 WHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 02/03/2026
- 158,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF58 WHJ 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 (MF58 WHJ) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Indicator switch inoperative Missing. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
MF58 WHJ Mileage History
- 04/03/2022136,697 mi
- 06/11/2023151,624 mi+14,927 mi
- 24/11/2023151,858 mi+234 mi
- 01/06/2024151,983 mi+125 mi
- 02/03/2026158,042 mi+6,059 mi
Average of roughly 5,343 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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