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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,364 cc

L8 BGYMOT history

L8 BGY is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 23 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 73,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

L8 BGY black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
73,884 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BGY was last recorded at 73,884 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 3,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,775 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,109 miles
Average per year
6,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,884 miles
  • 2024 – 70,775 miles
  • 2023 – 62,874 miles
  • 2022 – 57,968 miles
  • 2021 – 46,598 miles
  • 2020 – 36,384 miles
  • 2019 – 27,473 miles
  • 2018 – 27,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,884 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    73,884 miles
    Test number
    289212978439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,883 miles (+3,108)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,883 miles
    Test number
    557530562411
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  3. Pass70,775 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,775 miles
    Test number
    961800427809
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail70,775 miles (+7,901)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,775 miles
    Test number
    323627506042
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass62,874 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,874 miles
    Test number
    285009462570
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail62,872 miles (+4,904)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,872 miles
    Test number
    139623691576
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass57,968 miles (+11,370)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,968 miles
    Test number
    987000700573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,598 miles (+2,609)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,598 miles
    Test number
    985606573388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,989 miles (+7,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    43,989 miles
    Test number
    647731162108
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass36,384 miles (+8,911)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,384 miles
    Test number
    652098111342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,473 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    27,473 miles
    Test number
    376664312303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,439 miles (+385)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,439 miles
    Test number
    152257712985
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass27,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,054 miles
    Test number
    552612185737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 BGY

Does L8 BGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BGY is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 BGY?
The MOT on L8 BGY is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BGY done?
L8 BGY was recorded at 73,884 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 6,191 miles a year.
Has L8 BGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BGY has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 BGY 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 BGY find?
L8 BGY passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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