2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · VU57 SGV
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 125,672 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU57 SGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/01/2026
- 125,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU57 SGV 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 (VU57 SGV) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
VU57 SGV Mileage History
- 14/01/2022107,154 mi
- 13/01/2023112,727 mi+5,573 mi
- 27/01/2024117,653 mi+4,926 mi
- 18/01/2025122,036 mi+4,383 mi
- 15/01/2026125,672 mi+3,636 mi
Average of roughly 4,626 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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