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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LD08 TCXMOT history

LD08 TCX is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 213,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

LD08 TCX blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
213,122 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 TCX
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 TCX was last recorded at 213,122 miles on 21 May 2026, 29,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2013: 32,420 miles, lower than 44,320 miles on 3 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
183,156 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
29,966 miles
Average per year
11,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,122 miles
  • 2025 – 183,156 miles
  • 2024 – 151,995 miles
  • 2023 – 147,197 miles
  • 2022 – 139,226 miles
  • 2021 – 131,921 miles
  • 2020 – 126,564 miles
  • 2019 – 116,926 miles
  • 2018 – 107,462 miles
  • 2017 – 98,127 miles
  • 2016 – 91,582 miles
  • 2015 – 79,604 miles
  • 2014 – 66,536 miles
  • 2013 – 32,420 miles
  • 2012 – 44,320 miles
  • 2011 – 35,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,122 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust leak

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,122 miles (+29,966)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    213,122 miles
    Test number
    391938813717
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak

  2. Pass183,156 miles (+1,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    183,156 miles
    Test number
    998965567419
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail182,066 miles (+30,071)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,066 miles
    Test number
    299045070031
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,995 miles (+347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    151,995 miles
    Test number
    249787052446
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,648 miles (+830)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,648 miles
    Test number
    310878291487
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine misfiring
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail150,818 miles (+3,621)2 dangerous7 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,818 miles
    Test number
    914949978864
    • DangerousDriver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass147,197 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    147,197 miles
    Test number
    168102457873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail147,165 miles (+7,939)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,165 miles
    Test number
    721507433837
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass139,226 miles (+7,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,226 miles
    Test number
    556954212687
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass131,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    131,921 miles
    Test number
    555611687422
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail131,921 miles (+5,357)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,921 miles
    Test number
    186038679673
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass126,564 miles (+9,638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    126,564 miles
    Test number
    397053380293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass116,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    116,926 miles
    Test number
    686502615838
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail116,926 miles (+9,464)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,926 miles
    Test number
    714820374150
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass107,462 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,462 miles
    Test number
    112249602678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  16. Fail107,462 miles (+9,335)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,462 miles
    Test number
    958414534469
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  17. Pass98,127 miles (+6,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,127 miles
    Test number
    534219016845
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

  18. Pass91,582 miles (+11,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,582 miles
    Test number
    448394414915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass79,604 miles (+13,068)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,604 miles
    Test number
    177535885407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc in poor condition and unevenly worn

  20. Pass66,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,536 miles
    Test number
    169174384063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,536 miles (+34,116)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,536 miles
    Test number
    156634584077
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass32,420 miles (-11,900)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,420 miles
    Test number
    818414783024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,320 miles (+8,404)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,320 miles
    Test number
    356273962016
    • NoteBrake discs getting rusty on inner faces

  24. Pass35,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,916 miles
    Test number
    798377871030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 TCX

Does LD08 TCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 TCX is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 TCX?
The MOT on LD08 TCX is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 TCX done?
LD08 TCX was recorded at 213,122 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 11,677 miles a year.
Has LD08 TCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 TCX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 TCX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 TCX find?
LD08 TCX passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.

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