2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · MK58 VAD
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 153,124 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,124 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.
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.
MK58 VAD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2023
- 153,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK58 VAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (MK58 VAD) between November 2011 and April 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))”.
MK58 VAD Mileage History
- 28/11/201159,187 mi
- 28/11/201159,187 mi
- 17/11/201282,917 mi+23,730 mi
- 17/11/201282,918 mi+1 mi
- 11/11/2013103,691 mi+20,773 mi
- 08/11/2014122,791 mi+19,100 mi
- 08/11/2014122,793 mi+2 mi
- 21/11/2015124,913 mi+2,120 mi
- 18/11/2016126,743 mi+1,830 mi
- 29/11/2017128,673 mi+1,930 mi
- 30/11/2018130,140 mi+1,467 mi
- 30/11/2018130,142 mi+2 mi
- 22/11/2019131,297 mi+1,155 mi
- 28/11/2020132,600 mi+1,303 mi
- 01/03/2022139,163 mi+6,563 mi
- 02/03/2022139,168 mi+5 mi
- 31/03/2023153,123 mi+13,955 mi
- 01/04/2023153,124 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,283 miles per year across 18 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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