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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,398 cc

C8 LGXMOT history

C8 LGX is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 19 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 72,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

C8 LGX blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
72,932 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LGX was last recorded at 72,932 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,932 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,932 miles
  • 2024 – 70,306 miles
  • 2023 – 66,991 miles
  • 2022 – 64,742 miles
  • 2021 – 61,078 miles
  • 2019 – 59,286 miles
  • 2018 – 50,616 miles
  • 2017 – 46,118 miles
  • 2016 – 38,846 miles
  • 2015 – 28,395 miles
  • 2014 – 21,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,932 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,932 miles
    Test number
    277094163429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,932 miles (+2,626)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,932 miles
    Test number
    584881335472
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,306 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,306 miles
    Test number
    108702512068
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail70,306 miles (+3,315)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,306 miles
    Test number
    490125584466
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,991 miles (+2,249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,991 miles
    Test number
    984745237182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,742 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,742 miles
    Test number
    577718310726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,078 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,078 miles
    Test number
    110263485417
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded

  8. Fail61,076 miles (+1,790)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,076 miles
    Test number
    872350429183
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded

  9. Pass59,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,286 miles
    Test number
    218980662804
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail59,286 miles (+8,670)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,286 miles
    Test number
    473602746528
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass50,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,616 miles
    Test number
    366610823384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,616 miles (+4,498)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,616 miles
    Test number
    852163288807
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass46,118 miles (+7,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,118 miles
    Test number
    896347824533
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

  14. Pass38,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,846 miles
    Test number
    752587389738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,846 miles (+10,451)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,846 miles
    Test number
    962555178008
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass28,395 miles (+6,533)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,395 miles
    Test number
    107880205100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    21,862 miles
    Test number
    397852214164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 LGX

Does C8 LGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 LGX expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 LGX?
The MOT on C8 LGX expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 LGX done?
C8 LGX was recorded at 72,932 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 4,476 miles a year.
Has C8 LGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LGX has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 LGX 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 LGX find?
C8 LGX passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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