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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

C8 MDRMOT history

C8 MDR is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 155,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

C8 MDR blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
155,704 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 MDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 MDR was last recorded at 155,704 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2012: 109,772 miles, lower than 136,092 miles on 13 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,690 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,704 miles
  • 2024 – 154,816 miles
  • 2023 – 152,738 miles
  • 2022 – 150,154 miles
  • 2021 – 147,745 miles
  • 2020 – 145,324 miles
  • 2019 – 142,333 miles
  • 2018 – 140,033 miles
  • 2017 – 138,037 miles
  • 2016 – 135,575 miles
  • 2015 – 126,568 miles
  • 2014 – 117,731 miles
  • 2013 – 113,343 miles
  • 2012 – 109,772 miles
  • 2011 – 136,092 miles
  • 2010 – 135,944 miles
  • 2009 – 119,445 miles
  • 2008 – 99,875 miles
  • 2007 – 78,224 miles
  • 2006 – 56,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,704 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 13 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 13 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 13 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,704 miles (+14)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,704 miles
    Test number
    834069433547
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components in poor condition

  2. Fail155,690 miles (+874)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,690 miles
    Test number
    710600325356
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components in poor condition

  3. Pass154,816 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,816 miles
    Test number
    593086862403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail154,816 miles (+2,078)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,816 miles
    Test number
    163662453259
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass152,738 miles (+2,584)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    152,738 miles
    Test number
    264039071039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass150,154 miles (+29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    150,154 miles
    Test number
    147321093228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail150,125 miles (+2,380)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,125 miles
    Test number
    353238441429
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass147,745 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,745 miles
    Test number
    416541740851
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail147,745 miles (+2,421)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,745 miles
    Test number
    736313091003
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass145,324 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,324 miles
    Test number
    468734307202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail145,311 miles (+2,978)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,311 miles
    Test number
    249710774610
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass142,333 miles (+2,300)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,333 miles
    Test number
    540049594231
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass140,033 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    140,033 miles
    Test number
    365289702695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail140,033 miles (+1,996)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,033 miles
    Test number
    676046006861
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass138,037 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    138,037 miles
    Test number
    576475206961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracks on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail138,037 miles (+2,462)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,037 miles
    Test number
    177744623131
    • FailureCentral Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracks on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass135,575 miles (+9,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    135,575 miles
    Test number
    699926304332
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to legal limit

  18. Pass126,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    126,568 miles
    Test number
    622162487026
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail126,568 miles (+8,837)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,568 miles
    Test number
    300912520936
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass117,731 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,731 miles
    Test number
    196439104308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass113,343 miles (+39)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,343 miles
    Test number
    659676503375
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail113,304 miles (+3,532)9 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,304 miles
    Test number
    787442303394
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteOffside headlamp slightly low

  23. Pass109,772 miles (-26,320)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    109,772 miles
    Test number
    517703912335
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass136,092 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    136,092 miles
    Test number
    705683731138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass135,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    135,944 miles
    Test number
    272676920445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail135,944 miles (+16,499)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,944 miles
    Test number
    714135020171
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass119,445 miles (+19,570)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    119,445 miles
    Test number
    492119769196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass99,875 miles (+21,651)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    99,875 miles
    Test number
    601923768194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass78,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    78,224 miles
    Test number
    113155467100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail78,224 miles (+21,496)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,224 miles
    Test number
    874305467123
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  31. Pass56,728 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    56,728 miles
    Test number
    234972276172
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about C8 MDR

Does C8 MDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 MDR is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 MDR?
The MOT on C8 MDR is valid until 16 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 MDR done?
C8 MDR was recorded at 155,704 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,100 miles a year.
Has C8 MDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 MDR has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 MDR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 MDR find?
C8 MDR passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.

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