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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LD08 CTUMOT history

LD08 CTU is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

LD08 CTU blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
133,430 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 CTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 CTU was last recorded at 133,430 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 3,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,737 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,693 miles
Average per year
8,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,430 miles
  • 2024 – 129,737 miles
  • 2023 – 125,901 miles
  • 2022 – 119,227 miles
  • 2021 – 110,283 miles
  • 2019 – 82,195 miles
  • 2018 – 70,895 miles
  • 2017 – 65,323 miles
  • 2016 – 59,499 miles
  • 2015 – 49,774 miles
  • 2014 – 35,178 miles
  • 2013 – 23,471 miles
  • 2012 – 16,488 miles
  • 2011 – 11,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,430 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,430 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,430 miles
    Test number
    607600239117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail133,430 miles (+3,693)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,430 miles
    Test number
    432567993585
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass129,737 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,737 miles
    Test number
    746902226248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. Fail129,711 miles (+3,810)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,711 miles
    Test number
    545643391714
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. Pass125,901 miles (+6,674)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,901 miles
    Test number
    716130696210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,227 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,227 miles
    Test number
    604820645768
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail119,220 miles (+8,937)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,220 miles
    Test number
    728310928587
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass110,283 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,283 miles
    Test number
    832771717124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,212 miles (+28,017)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,212 miles
    Test number
    538826295233
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass82,195 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,195 miles
    Test number
    935038407485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,114 miles (+11,219)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,114 miles
    Test number
    616027769321
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass70,895 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,895 miles
    Test number
    859924794269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,323 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,323 miles
    Test number
    218990598258
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail65,321 miles (+5,822)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,321 miles
    Test number
    449980988856
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass59,499 miles (+9,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,499 miles
    Test number
    416500318066
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass49,774 miles (+14,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,774 miles
    Test number
    467069995034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail35,178 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,178 miles
    Test number
    659240474021
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass35,178 miles (+11,707)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,178 miles
    Test number
    975520674052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,471 miles (+6,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,471 miles
    Test number
    337074763060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass16,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,488 miles
    Test number
    196420362429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,488 miles (+5,046)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,488 miles
    Test number
    199490262086
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  22. Pass11,442 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    11,442 miles
    Test number
    618399341240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,840 miles
    Test number
    667214731049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 CTU

Does LD08 CTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 CTU expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 CTU?
The MOT on LD08 CTU expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 CTU done?
LD08 CTU was recorded at 133,430 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 8,400 miles a year.
Has LD08 CTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 CTU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 CTU 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 LD08 CTU find?
LD08 CTU passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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