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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L8 UEEMOT history

L8 UEE is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 7 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 73,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

L8 UEE black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
73,077 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 UEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 UEE was last recorded at 73,077 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,185 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,892 miles
Average per year
2,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,077 miles
  • 2025 – 71,185 miles
  • 2024 – 70,798 miles
  • 2023 – 69,576 miles
  • 2022 – 68,430 miles
  • 2021 – 67,108 miles
  • 2020 – 65,797 miles
  • 2019 – 64,012 miles
  • 2018 – 60,559 miles
  • 2017 – 57,637 miles
  • 2016 – 54,526 miles
  • 2015 – 50,940 miles
  • 2014 – 46,876 miles
  • 2013 – 44,275 miles
  • 2012 – 40,960 miles
  • 2011 – 35,874 miles
  • 2010 – 31,870 miles
  • 2009 – 27,353 miles
  • 2008 – 22,889 miles
  • 2007 – 17,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,077 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shrouds deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 1 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,077 miles (+1,892)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    73,077 miles
    Test number
    186556881231
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass71,185 miles (+387)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    71,185 miles
    Test number
    436942259086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass70,798 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    70,798 miles
    Test number
    313784456845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal part of flexi corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal part of flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Structural strengthener corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail70,797 miles (+1,221)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,797 miles
    Test number
    468048106933
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal part of flexi corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal part of flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Structural strengthener corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,576 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,576 miles
    Test number
    542984964232
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail69,573 miles (+1,143)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,573 miles
    Test number
    804450026054
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shrouds deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  7. Pass68,430 miles (+1,322)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    68,430 miles
    Test number
    192104312984
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  8. Pass67,108 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,108 miles
    Test number
    713393505835
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from engine

  9. Fail67,108 miles (+1,311)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,108 miles
    Test number
    157884373853
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from engine

  10. Pass65,797 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,797 miles
    Test number
    143965330772
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged on casing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shrouds deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from engine area

  11. Fail65,797 miles (+1,785)1 dangerous1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,797 miles
    Test number
    419077352990
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged on casing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavilly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shrouds deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from engine area

  12. Pass64,012 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,012 miles
    Test number
    419088456681
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail64,012 miles1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,012 miles
    Test number
    582692315186
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass64,012 miles (+3,453)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    64,012 miles
    Test number
    643361499982
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass60,559 miles (+2,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,559 miles
    Test number
    201929565296
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass57,637 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,637 miles
    Test number
    120308913306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,526 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,526 miles
    Test number
    256859995143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,940 miles
    Test number
    996204775177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    227521575440
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,876 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,876 miles
    Test number
    248152474409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,275 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,275 miles
    Test number
    209361573125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,960 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,960 miles
    Test number
    719875472130
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi corroded/leaking

  23. Fail40,958 miles (+5,084)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,958 miles
    Test number
    965684572185
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi corroded/leaking

  24. Pass35,874 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,874 miles
    Test number
    615524971149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,870 miles
    Test number
    472603560119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,870 miles (+4,517)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,870 miles
    Test number
    103042760166
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass27,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,353 miles
    Test number
    704099749122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail27,353 miles (+4,464)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,353 miles
    Test number
    622308249143
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  29. Pass22,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,889 miles
    Test number
    420889948145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail22,889 miles (+5,201)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,889 miles
    Test number
    480859348171
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  31. Fail17,688 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,688 miles
    Test number
    214912657197
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  32. Pass17,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,688 miles
    Test number
    433812757141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 UEE

Does L8 UEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 UEE is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 UEE?
The MOT on L8 UEE is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 UEE done?
L8 UEE was recorded at 73,077 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 2,911 miles a year.
Has L8 UEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 UEE has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 UEE 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 UEE find?
L8 UEE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 4 more.

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