2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · WR57 VBE
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 09 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 147,719 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
WR57 VBE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2022
- 147,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR57 VBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (WR57 VBE) between December 2010 and October 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WR57 VBE Mileage History
- 02/12/201075,677 mi
- 17/11/2011100,545 mi+24,868 mi
- 17/12/2012103,913 mi+3,368 mi
- 18/11/2013105,205 mi+1,292 mi
- 19/11/2013105,211 mi+6 mi
- 22/12/2014107,010 mi+1,799 mi
- 11/12/2015109,670 mi+2,660 mi
- 14/12/2016112,653 mi+2,983 mi
- 07/12/2017119,597 mi+6,944 mi
- 11/12/2018126,968 mi+7,371 mi
- 10/12/2019135,909 mi+8,941 mi
- 11/12/2019135,921 mi+12 mi
- 18/11/2020137,717 mi+1,796 mi
- 18/11/2020137,719 mi+2 mi
- 12/11/2021144,015 mi+6,296 mi
- 29/10/2022147,719 mi+3,704 mi
- 29/10/2022147,719 mi
Average of roughly 6,050 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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