2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · SR57 HTA
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 111,726 miles. MOT expired on 18 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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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SR57 HTA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2023
- 111,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SR57 HTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (SR57 HTA) between January 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SR57 HTA Mileage History
- 28/01/2022106,438 mi
- 31/01/2022106,448 mi+10 mi
- 15/02/2023111,726 mi+5,278 mi
Average of roughly 5,042 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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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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