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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,956 cc

L8 REUMOT history

L8 REU is a grey diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 21 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

L8 REU grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
103,592 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 REU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 REU was last recorded at 103,592 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 4,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,341 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,251 miles
Average per year
6,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,592 miles
  • 2024 – 99,341 miles
  • 2023 – 94,628 miles
  • 2022 – 90,152 miles
  • 2021 – 85,866 miles
  • 2020 – 80,978 miles
  • 2019 – 74,185 miles
  • 2018 – 66,204 miles
  • 2017 – 60,068 miles
  • 2016 – 53,785 miles
  • 2015 – 42,978 miles
  • 2014 – 25,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,592 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm/perished (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,592 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    103,592 miles
    Test number
    615466252735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail103,592 miles (+4,251)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,592 miles
    Test number
    198886004750
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,341 miles
    Test number
    205754634297
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail99,341 miles (+4,713)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,341 miles
    Test number
    324441897608
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass94,628 miles (+4,476)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,628 miles
    Test number
    574557835470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,152 miles (+4,286)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,152 miles
    Test number
    872239607059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,866 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,866 miles
    Test number
    653080326234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,978 miles
    Test number
    448405245598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,978 miles (+6,793)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,978 miles
    Test number
    358325247524
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass74,185 miles (+7,981)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    262038265031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,204 miles (+6,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,204 miles
    Test number
    721010571709
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted

  12. Pass60,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,068 miles
    Test number
    372474885035
    • AdvisoryExhaust center join corroding
    • AdvisoryPlay in os console bush

  13. Fail60,067 miles (+6,282)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,067 miles
    Test number
    870983815160
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust center join corroding
    • AdvisoryPlay in os console bush

  14. Pass53,785 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,785 miles
    Test number
    527190867476
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm/perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  15. Fail53,760 miles (+10,782)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,760 miles
    Test number
    600237133186
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm/perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  16. Pass42,978 miles (+8,909)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,978 miles
    Test number
    848275932606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,069 miles (+8,898)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,069 miles
    Test number
    509102265068
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass25,171 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,171 miles
    Test number
    715739174019
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L8 REU

Does L8 REU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 REU is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 REU?
The MOT on L8 REU is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 REU done?
L8 REU was recorded at 103,592 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 6,716 miles a year.
Has L8 REU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 REU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 REU 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 REU find?
L8 REU passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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