2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · VN58 FVR
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 105,007 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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.
VN58 FVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 105,007 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.
VN58 FVR 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 (VN58 FVR) between May 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (”; “Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (m”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
VN58 FVR Mileage History
- 04/05/202294,611 mi
- 18/04/202397,805 mi+3,194 mi
- 21/04/202397,805 mi
- 23/10/2024101,947 mi+4,142 mi
- 10/10/2025105,007 mi+3,060 mi
Average of roughly 3,025 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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