2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YA57 XWR
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 159,617 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- 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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YA57 XWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 16/03/2026
- 159,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA57 XWR 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 (YA57 XWR) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
YA57 XWR Mileage History
- 14/03/2024158,751 mi
- 15/03/2024158,751 mi
- 10/03/2025159,336 mi+585 mi
- 13/03/2025159,336 mi
- 16/03/2026159,617 mi+281 mi
Average of roughly 432 miles per year across 5 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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