2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SR57 HPV
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 147,503 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
SR57 HPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2024
- 147,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SR57 HPV 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 (SR57 HPV) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SR57 HPV Mileage History
- 07/01/2022132,836 mi
- 11/01/2023138,971 mi+6,135 mi
- 12/01/2023138,971 mi
- 10/01/2024147,501 mi+8,530 mi
- 10/01/2024147,503 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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