2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · SE57 FVG
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 116,005 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,005 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.
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SE57 FVG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2024
- 116,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE57 FVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (SE57 FVG) between February 2023 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
SE57 FVG Mileage History
- 01/02/2023109,383 mi
- 07/02/2023109,402 mi+19 mi
- 06/02/2024115,925 mi+6,523 mi
- 14/02/2024116,005 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 6,395 miles per year across 4 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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