2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YB57 XLR
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 80,463 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB57 XLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 80,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB57 XLR 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 (YB57 XLR) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YB57 XLR Mileage History
- 22/03/202275,415 mi
- 21/03/202377,154 mi+1,739 mi
- 21/03/202478,662 mi+1,508 mi
- 25/03/202579,882 mi+1,220 mi
- 18/03/202680,463 mi+581 mi
Average of roughly 1,265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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