2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · MJ57 XYS
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 72,139 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 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 22 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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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MJ57 XYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2025
- 72,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ57 XYS 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 (MJ57 XYS) between February 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
MJ57 XYS Mileage History
- 20/02/202359,858 mi
- 12/02/202462,825 mi+2,967 mi
- 22/12/202465,470 mi+2,645 mi
- 23/12/202465,485 mi+15 mi
- 07/11/202572,139 mi+6,654 mi
Average of roughly 4,527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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