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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

C8 VXEMOT history

C8 VXE is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 11 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

C8 VXE silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,192 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 VXE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 VXE was last recorded at 112,192 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,967 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
3,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,192 miles
  • 2025 – 111,967 miles
  • 2023 – 111,781 miles
  • 2021 – 110,616 miles
  • 2020 – 106,731 miles
  • 2019 – 101,583 miles
  • 2018 – 97,366 miles
  • 2016 – 92,849 miles
  • 2015 – 86,506 miles
  • 2014 – 80,399 miles
  • 2013 – 74,198 miles
  • 2012 – 67,873 miles
  • 2011 – 61,640 miles
  • 2010 – 57,623 miles
  • 2009 – 54,854 miles
  • 2008 – 50,446 miles
  • 2007 – 47,008 miles
  • 2006 – 42,252 miles
  • 2005 – 37,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,192 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to os rear flex hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,192 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,192 miles
    Test number
    834303758339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,967 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,967 miles
    Test number
    707593823903
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail111,961 miles (+180)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,961 miles
    Test number
    506938826540
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass111,781 miles (+470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,781 miles
    Test number
    690303971235
    • AdvisoryHead lamp beam patterns faint
  5. Pass111,311 miles (+695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,311 miles
    Test number
    363833743406
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass110,616 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,616 miles
    Test number
    512249060489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBeam patterns faint
    • AdvisoryTrack rod ends both sides dust cover perished
  7. Fail110,616 miles (+769)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,616 miles
    Test number
    461384625508
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBeam patterns faint
    • AdvisoryTrack rod ends both sides dust cover perished
  8. Pass109,847 miles (+3,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,847 miles
    Test number
    745746053966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass106,731 miles (+40)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,731 miles
    Test number
    710645314236
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to os rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses slightly deteriorated
  10. Fail106,691 miles (+5,108)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,691 miles
    Test number
    614453759125
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to os rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses slightly deteriorated
  11. Pass101,583 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,583 miles
    Test number
    457528740839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,366 miles (+4,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,366 miles
    Test number
    771060068407
    • AdvisoryHead lamp patterns faint
  13. Pass92,849 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,849 miles
    Test number
    996065950506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,506 miles
    Test number
    956115884382
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail86,506 miles (+6,107)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,506 miles
    Test number
    523782911042
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass80,399 miles (+6,201)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,399 miles
    Test number
    507775144330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,198 miles (+6,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,198 miles
    Test number
    469594853306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass67,873 miles (+6,233)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,873 miles
    Test number
    346975852357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,640 miles (+4,017)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,640 miles
    Test number
    769017941361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,623 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    454050450319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,854 miles
    Test number
    713701359369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,854 miles (+4,408)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,854 miles
    Test number
    961421859324
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Pass50,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,446 miles
    Test number
    693769058315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,446 miles (+3,438)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,446 miles
    Test number
    971049758309
    • Repaired at testInner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  25. Pass47,008 miles (+4,756)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    47,008 miles
    Test number
    890048357365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,252 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,252 miles
    Test number
    282342966329
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  27. Pass42,252 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,252 miles
    Test number
    544352966323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    37,735 miles
    Test number
    332031325350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 VXE

Does C8 VXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 VXE is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 VXE?
The MOT on C8 VXE is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 VXE done?
C8 VXE was recorded at 112,192 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,647 miles a year.
Has C8 VXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 VXE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 VXE 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 VXE find?
C8 VXE passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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