2015 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · XR08 SXR
2015 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Feb 2015. Recorded mileage 85,168 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
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XR08 SXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 85,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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XR08 SXR 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 2015 Vauxhall Astra (XR08 SXR) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
XR08 SXR Mileage History
- 18/12/202372,654 mi
- 18/12/202478,341 mi+5,687 mi
- 18/12/202478,341 mi
- 17/12/202585,168 mi+6,827 mi
- 17/12/202585,168 mi
Average of roughly 6,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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