2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · NG57 FKY
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 107,638 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
NG57 FKY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2024
- 107,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG57 FKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (NG57 FKY) between February 2011 and September 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
NG57 FKY Mileage History
- 04/02/201136,275 mi
- 04/02/201136,275 mi
- 30/03/201247,451 mi+11,176 mi
- 30/03/201247,455 mi+4 mi
- 04/04/201356,616 mi+9,161 mi
- 04/04/201356,618 mi+2 mi
- 29/05/201464,390 mi+7,772 mi
- 29/05/201464,390 mi
- 04/06/201566,221 mi+1,831 mi
- 04/06/201566,221 mi
- 21/06/201668,161 mi+1,940 mi
- 04/08/201768,937 mi+776 mi
- 02/08/201870,966 mi+2,029 mi
- 03/08/201870,971 mi+5 mi
- 24/07/201974,127 mi+3,156 mi
- 31/07/202078,258 mi+4,131 mi
- 02/08/202189,375 mi+11,117 mi
- 03/08/202189,373 mi-2 mi
- 04/08/202297,258 mi+7,885 mi
- 06/08/202297,258 mi
- 29/07/2023102,161 mi+4,903 mi
- 01/08/2023102,227 mi+66 mi
- 23/09/2024107,638 mi+5,411 mi
Average of roughly 5,234 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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