2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · YC58 VVM
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 05 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 195,670 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC58 VVM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2024
- 195,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC58 VVM 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 (YC58 VVM) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YC58 VVM Mileage History
- 20/09/2022168,356 mi
- 22/09/2022168,358 mi+2 mi
- 25/08/2023175,157 mi+6,799 mi
- 30/09/2024195,670 mi+20,513 mi
Average of roughly 13,460 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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