2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · VO58 LVW
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 105,510 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO58 LVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/10/2024
- 105,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO58 LVW 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 (VO58 LVW) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Body component damaged and likely to cause injury part of mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
VO58 LVW Mileage History
- 01/09/202296,579 mi
- 09/09/202296,583 mi+4 mi
- 05/10/202397,925 mi+1,342 mi
- 09/10/202397,925 mi
- 01/10/2024105,510 mi+7,585 mi
Average of roughly 4,287 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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