2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · VN57 USZ
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 06 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 135,412 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN57 USZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 135,412 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.
VN57 USZ 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 (VN57 USZ) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VN57 USZ Mileage History
- 27/07/2023130,821 mi
- 30/07/2024133,164 mi+2,343 mi
- 05/08/2024133,183 mi+19 mi
- 28/07/2025135,397 mi+2,214 mi
- 31/07/2025135,412 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 2,281 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: Below Average
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