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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

L8 ABSMOT history

L8 ABS is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 15 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 92,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

L8 ABS black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,448 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 ABS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 ABS was last recorded at 92,448 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 3,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,706 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,742 miles
Average per year
5,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,448 miles
  • 2025 – 88,706 miles
  • 2024 – 84,515 miles
  • 2023 – 79,677 miles
  • 2022 – 75,490 miles
  • 2021 – 69,169 miles
  • 2020 – 64,508 miles
  • 2019 – 60,406 miles
  • 2018 – 50,979 miles
  • 2017 – 48,209 miles
  • 2016 – 46,061 miles
  • 2015 – 41,228 miles
  • 2014 – 35,934 miles
  • 2013 – 30,524 miles
  • 2012 – 24,123 miles
  • 2011 – 17,982 miles
  • 2010 – 10,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,448 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slight binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rocker gasket

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,448 miles (+3,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,448 miles
    Test number
    357015903632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass88,706 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,706 miles
    Test number
    462586593565
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slight binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail88,683 miles (+4,168)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,683 miles
    Test number
    708591968854
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slight binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,515 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,515 miles
    Test number
    328231831591
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail84,451 miles (+4,774)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,451 miles
    Test number
    381702038338
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,677 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,677 miles
    Test number
    961997445600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,614 miles (+4,124)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,614 miles
    Test number
    614476190196
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,490 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,490 miles
    Test number
    624104822593
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail75,490 miles (+6,321)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,490 miles
    Test number
    542931992956
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass69,169 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,169 miles
    Test number
    410314366066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail69,169 miles (+4,661)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,169 miles
    Test number
    146469524261
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass64,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,508 miles
    Test number
    758298639678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end worn

  13. Fail64,508 miles (+4,102)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,508 miles
    Test number
    351118479382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end worn

  14. Pass60,406 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,406 miles
    Test number
    873726806036
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

  15. Fail60,406 miles (+9,427)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,406 miles
    Test number
    367969647014
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

  16. Pass50,979 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    50,979 miles
    Test number
    888888271475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,209 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,209 miles
    Test number
    888110069504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    46,061 miles
    Test number
    344386466842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,061 miles (+4,833)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,061 miles
    Test number
    102945068106
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass41,228 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,228 miles
    Test number
    259584845004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,934 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,934 miles
    Test number
    569534724067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,524 miles (+6,401)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,524 miles
    Test number
    189207003486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,123 miles (+6,141)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,123 miles
    Test number
    376609102066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,982 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,982 miles
    Test number
    118123111445
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass17,982 miles (+6,997)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,982 miles
    Test number
    437163511072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    10,985 miles
    Test number
    860564910036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 ABS

Does L8 ABS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ABS is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 ABS?
The MOT on L8 ABS is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 ABS done?
L8 ABS was recorded at 92,448 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 5,075 miles a year.
Has L8 ABS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 ABS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 ABS 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 L8 ABS find?
L8 ABS passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear nail in tyre.

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