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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,686 cc

C8 AHMMOT history

C8 AHM is a black diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 26 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 88,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

C8 AHM black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,845 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 AHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 AHM was last recorded at 88,845 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 3,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,770 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,075 miles
Average per year
5,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,845 miles
  • 2024 – 85,770 miles
  • 2023 – 83,132 miles
  • 2022 – 80,130 miles
  • 2021 – 77,178 miles
  • 2020 – 71,879 miles
  • 2019 – 61,820 miles
  • 2018 – 54,931 miles
  • 2017 – 49,116 miles
  • 2016 – 41,928 miles
  • 2015 – 36,436 miles
  • 2014 – 30,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,845 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,845 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,845 miles
    Test number
    445713754895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail88,844 miles (+3,074)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,844 miles
    Test number
    672521953976
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass85,770 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,770 miles
    Test number
    541143391414
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50r17 3mm also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail85,770 miles (+2,638)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,770 miles
    Test number
    488790783064
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50r17 3mm also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass83,132 miles (+3,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,132 miles
    Test number
    434029979427
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass80,130 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,130 miles
    Test number
    673432576865
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail80,130 miles (+2,952)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,130 miles
    Test number
    578031394110
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass77,178 miles (+5,299)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,178 miles
    Test number
    832938942011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,879 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,879 miles
    Test number
    637089536526
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail71,879 miles (+10,059)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,879 miles
    Test number
    244581797405
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass61,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,820 miles
    Test number
    701566211098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail61,820 miles (+6,889)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,820 miles
    Test number
    337564256207
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated watts link ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass54,931 miles (+5,815)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,931 miles
    Test number
    125259511449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass49,116 miles (+7,188)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,116 miles
    Test number
    803604969038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,928 miles (+5,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,928 miles
    Test number
    620726404403
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass36,436 miles (+6,237)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,436 miles
    Test number
    537062945153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,199 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,199 miles
    Test number
    545311944187
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades smearing

  18. Fail30,199 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,199 miles
    Test number
    739601144168
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades smearing

Questions about C8 AHM

Does C8 AHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 AHM is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 AHM?
The MOT on C8 AHM is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 AHM done?
C8 AHM was recorded at 88,845 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,118 miles a year.
Has C8 AHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 AHM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 AHM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 AHM find?
C8 AHM passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing.

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