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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

J8 GEMMOT history

J8 GEM is a blue diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 8 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 31,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

J8 GEM blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
31,163 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GEM was last recorded at 31,163 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,374 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
789 miles
Average per year
1,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,163 miles
  • 2025 – 30,374 miles
  • 2024 – 29,455 miles
  • 2023 – 28,698 miles
  • 2022 – 27,511 miles
  • 2021 – 26,065 miles
  • 2020 – 24,959 miles
  • 2019 – 23,838 miles
  • 2018 – 22,713 miles
  • 2017 – 21,528 miles
  • 2016 – 19,808 miles
  • 2015 – 18,332 miles
  • 2014 – 16,302 miles
  • 2013 – 14,259 miles
  • 2012 – 11,248 miles
  • 2011 – 9,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,163 miles
  • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r & o/s/r axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,163 miles (+789)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    31,163 miles
    Test number
    193240944682
    • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r & o/s/r axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass30,374 miles (+919)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    30,374 miles
    Test number
    740284492745
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass29,455 miles (+757)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    29,455 miles
    Test number
    377151126283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass28,698 miles (+1,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    28,698 miles
    Test number
    796733365218
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass27,511 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    27,511 miles
    Test number
    637923250702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,065 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    26,065 miles
    Test number
    818457620054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,959 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    24,959 miles
    Test number
    180331809001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail24,951 miles (+1,113)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,951 miles
    Test number
    750832637171
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass23,838 miles (+1,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    23,838 miles
    Test number
    594169144133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass22,713 miles (+1,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    22,713 miles
    Test number
    978279656906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass21,528 miles (+1,720)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    21,528 miles
    Test number
    254448580460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,808 miles (+1,476)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    19,808 miles
    Test number
    293691474661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,332 miles (+2,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    18,332 miles
    Test number
    420798039987
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass16,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    16,302 miles
    Test number
    118951964235
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail16,302 miles (+2,043)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,302 miles
    Test number
    648679054294
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass14,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,259 miles
    Test number
    496218543242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail14,259 miles (+3,011)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,259 miles
    Test number
    706778243235
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass11,248 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    11,248 miles
    Test number
    175919442233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail9,008 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,008 miles
    Test number
    336359641462
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass9,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    9,008 miles
    Test number
    977159641201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 GEM

Does J8 GEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GEM is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 GEM?
The MOT on J8 GEM is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 GEM done?
J8 GEM was recorded at 31,163 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 1,471 miles a year.
Has J8 GEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GEM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on J8 GEM 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 J8 GEM find?
J8 GEM passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front & rear; lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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