2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · YY57 ODW
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 90,788 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
YY57 ODW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 90,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY57 ODW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (YY57 ODW) between November 2010 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YY57 ODW Mileage History
- 11/11/201011,565 mi
- 16/01/201217,891 mi+6,326 mi
- 01/04/201328,857 mi+10,966 mi
- 29/03/201438,485 mi+9,628 mi
- 15/09/201439,147 mi+662 mi
- 28/10/201552,431 mi+13,284 mi
- 23/09/201659,324 mi+6,893 mi
- 24/10/201766,384 mi+7,060 mi
- 25/10/201766,384 mi
- 04/12/201871,197 mi+4,813 mi
- 04/12/201871,198 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/202078,581 mi+7,383 mi
- 01/04/202182,441 mi+3,860 mi
- 07/04/202182,473 mi+32 mi
- 16/03/202286,195 mi+3,722 mi
- 08/04/202286,469 mi+274 mi
- 08/04/202286,469 mi
- 28/03/202388,786 mi+2,317 mi
- 29/03/202388,786 mi
- 26/03/202490,700 mi+1,914 mi
- 28/01/202690,788 mi+88 mi
- 28/01/202690,788 mi
Average of roughly 5,207 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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