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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

C8 TACMOT history

C8 TAC is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 17 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 115,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

C8 TAC blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,233 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 TAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 TAC was last recorded at 115,233 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,988 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
245 miles
Average per year
4,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,233 miles
  • 2024 – 114,988 miles
  • 2023 – 114,157 miles
  • 2022 – 113,139 miles
  • 2021 – 111,857 miles
  • 2020 – 111,015 miles
  • 2019 – 108,376 miles
  • 2018 – 101,376 miles
  • 2017 – 95,444 miles
  • 2016 – 90,594 miles
  • 2015 – 85,374 miles
  • 2014 – 79,584 miles
  • 2013 – 71,010 miles
  • 2012 – 63,855 miles
  • 2011 – 56,741 miles
  • 2010 – 47,098 miles
  • 2009 – 37,017 miles
  • 2008 – 29,744 miles
  • 2007 – 22,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,233 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,233 miles (+245)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,233 miles
    Test number
    839973289235
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass114,988 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,988 miles
    Test number
    987784438686
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Fail114,980 miles (+823)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,980 miles
    Test number
    197999314934
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Pass114,157 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,157 miles
    Test number
    886310681153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Fail114,157 miles (+1,018)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,157 miles
    Test number
    936952111388
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Pass113,139 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,139 miles
    Test number
    661852795083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Fail113,122 miles (+1,265)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,122 miles
    Test number
    274138687000
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Pass111,857 miles (+842)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,857 miles
    Test number
    587657102223
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Pass111,015 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,015 miles
    Test number
    263391385817
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail111,013 miles (+2,637)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,013 miles
    Test number
    524484234170
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass108,376 miles (+7,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,376 miles
    Test number
    427421115500
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Front pipe broken at rear of front flexi joint. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to front flexible hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass101,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,376 miles
    Test number
    505219362933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,376 miles (+5,932)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,376 miles
    Test number
    812719487445
    • Repaired at testCentral Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass95,444 miles (+4,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,444 miles
    Test number
    542921161371
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass90,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,594 miles
    Test number
    325494765722
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail90,593 miles (+5,219)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,593 miles
    Test number
    473420732602
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail85,374 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,374 miles
    Test number
    489010595043
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass85,374 miles (+5,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,374 miles
    Test number
    645430295073
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass79,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,584 miles
    Test number
    798390084071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail79,584 miles (+8,574)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,584 miles
    Test number
    815120684052
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass71,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,010 miles
    Test number
    396814063095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,010 miles (+7,155)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,010 miles
    Test number
    317434963019
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass63,855 miles (+7,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,855 miles
    Test number
    518902082065
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass56,741 miles (+9,643)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,741 miles
    Test number
    257531791037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,098 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,098 miles
    Test number
    273776970095
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass47,098 miles (+10,081)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,098 miles
    Test number
    933966170042
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass37,017 miles (+7,273)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,017 miles
    Test number
    592336379043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,744 miles (+7,062)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,744 miles
    Test number
    222063378016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,682 miles
    Test number
    941942987036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 TAC

Does C8 TAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 TAC is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 TAC?
The MOT on C8 TAC is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 TAC done?
C8 TAC was recorded at 115,233 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 4,954 miles a year.
Has C8 TAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 TAC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 TAC 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 TAC find?
C8 TAC passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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