2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · WL57 FHS
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 116,252 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL57 FHS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 116,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL57 FHS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (WL57 FHS) between May 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 April 2024 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: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
WL57 FHS Mileage History
- 05/05/2022104,803 mi
- 06/05/2022104,805 mi+2 mi
- 28/04/2023109,132 mi+4,327 mi
- 26/04/2024116,252 mi+7,120 mi
Average of roughly 5,793 miles per year across 4 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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