Official DVLA Record

2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · VU58 RVC

VU58 RVC

2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 02/10/2008. Recorded mileage 171,997 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2008 · Worcester
MOT Status
Valid until 28/01/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
171,997 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/01/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1686cc

VU58 RVC Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2025
  • 171,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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VU58 RVC Mileage History

  1. 14/09/201179,118 mi
  2. 26/09/201286,354 mi+7,236 mi
  3. 13/02/201388,610 mi+2,256 mi
  4. 10/02/201494,774 mi+6,164 mi
  5. 13/02/2015100,531 mi+5,757 mi
  6. 03/02/2016106,904 mi+6,373 mi
  7. 03/02/2016106,905 mi+1 mi
  8. 06/02/2017113,722 mi+6,817 mi
  9. 06/03/2018122,346 mi+8,624 mi
  10. 30/03/2019136,626 mi+14,280 mi
  11. 27/05/2020153,543 mi+16,917 mi
  12. 11/08/2020153,672 mi+129 mi
  13. 11/08/2020153,672 mi
  14. 16/10/2021165,925 mi+12,253 mi
  15. 16/11/2021165,925 mi
  16. 18/11/2021165,925 mi
  17. 22/11/2022167,935 mi+2,010 mi
  18. 24/11/2022167,941 mi+6 mi
  19. 25/01/2024170,334 mi+2,393 mi
  20. 29/01/2025171,997 mi+1,663 mi

Average of roughly 6,943 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

VU58 RVC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 04:16
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (VU58 RVC) between September 2011 and January 2025.

The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 29 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 55 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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