2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · RA57 TXB
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 21 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 179,859 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RA57 TXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/09/2025
- 179,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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RA57 TXB Mileage History
- 18/11/2021164,461 mi
- 19/11/2021164,462 mi+1 mi
- 07/03/2023165,567 mi+1,105 mi
- 13/09/2024172,364 mi+6,797 mi
- 12/09/2025179,859 mi+7,495 mi
Average of roughly 4,035 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA57 TXB 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 (RA57 TXB) between November 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users aborted (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit aborted (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
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