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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LD08 SZXMOT history

LD08 SZX is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 21 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

LD08 SZX 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 Jul 2027
Mileage
125,968 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 SZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 SZX was last recorded at 125,968 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 4,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,831 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,137 miles
Average per year
6,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,968 miles
  • 2025 – 121,831 miles
  • 2024 – 110,212 miles
  • 2023 – 103,163 miles
  • 2022 – 95,111 miles
  • 2021 – 89,185 miles
  • 2020 – 84,659 miles
  • 2019 – 80,764 miles
  • 2018 – 73,901 miles
  • 2017 – 66,088 miles
  • 2016 – 59,184 miles
  • 2015 – 53,659 miles
  • 2013 – 43,155 miles
  • 2012 – 38,539 miles
  • 2011 – 35,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,968 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front door mirror casing damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,968 miles (+4,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    125,968 miles
    Test number
    121745344205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass121,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    121,831 miles
    Test number
    721986293612
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail121,831 miles (+11,619)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,831 miles
    Test number
    798699086378
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass110,212 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,212 miles
    Test number
    100932356450
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail110,212 miles (+7,049)2 dangerous3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,212 miles
    Test number
    376382618073
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside side mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryPositive terminal on battery loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass103,163 miles (+8,052)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,163 miles
    Test number
    271413998992
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass95,111 miles (+5,926)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,111 miles
    Test number
    582143611621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,185 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,185 miles
    Test number
    529682907138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,659 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,659 miles
    Test number
    149388359107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,764 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,764 miles
    Test number
    383079758062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail80,746 miles (+6,845)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,746 miles
    Test number
    355504001623
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,901 miles (+7,813)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,901 miles
    Test number
    738073724414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,088 miles
    Test number
    132489350656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,088 miles (+6,904)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,088 miles
    Test number
    978651749648
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass59,184 miles (+5,525)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,184 miles
    Test number
    242785306751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,659 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,659 miles
    Test number
    142437495119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,225 miles (+6,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,225 miles
    Test number
    176733005055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass43,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,155 miles
    Test number
    269934663330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,155 miles (+4,616)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,155 miles
    Test number
    456924663474
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass38,539 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,539 miles
    Test number
    138867542334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,653 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,653 miles
    Test number
    436274261461
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake surfaces corroded

  22. Fail35,653 miles3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,653 miles
    Test number
    589533061363
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake surfaces corroded

Questions about LD08 SZX

Does LD08 SZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 SZX is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 SZX?
The MOT on LD08 SZX is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 SZX done?
LD08 SZX was recorded at 125,968 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 6,231 miles a year.
Has LD08 SZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 SZX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 SZX 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 SZX find?
LD08 SZX passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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