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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LO08 FJAMOT history

LO08 FJA is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 16 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

LO08 FJA silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
116,144 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FJA was last recorded at 116,144 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 12,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,007 miles · 14 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
12,137 miles
Average per year
7,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,144 miles
  • 2023 – 104,007 miles
  • 2022 – 90,516 miles
  • 2021 – 78,507 miles
  • 2020 – 72,113 miles
  • 2019 – 64,033 miles
  • 2018 – 58,149 miles
  • 2017 – 53,424 miles
  • 2016 – 48,575 miles
  • 2015 – 43,958 miles
  • 2014 – 37,901 miles
  • 2013 – 32,567 miles
  • 2012 – 27,095 miles
  • 2011 – 23,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,144 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,144 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,144 miles
    Test number
    682250050585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,144 miles (+12,137)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,144 miles
    Test number
    720386016915
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,007 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,007 miles
    Test number
    604228336897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail104,007 miles (+13,491)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,007 miles
    Test number
    989315312351
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,516 miles
    Test number
    332118866457
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,516 miles (+12,009)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,516 miles
    Test number
    418743219948
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,507 miles
    Test number
    454075008005
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail78,507 miles (+6,394)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,507 miles
    Test number
    963823662856
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,113 miles (+8,080)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,113 miles
    Test number
    200554239868
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass64,033 miles (+259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    64,033 miles
    Test number
    163819485052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail63,774 miles (+5,625)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,774 miles
    Test number
    392521122454
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass58,149 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,149 miles
    Test number
    707681135451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs & pads worn/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre deteriorated/perished

  13. Fail58,148 miles (+4,724)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,148 miles
    Test number
    383685543265
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs & pads worn/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre deteriorated/perished

  14. Pass53,424 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,424 miles
    Test number
    664004936194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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. Fail53,424 miles (+4,849)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,424 miles
    Test number
    753664922420
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65x15 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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)

  16. Pass48,575 miles (+4,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,575 miles
    Test number
    410944267045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass43,958 miles (+6,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,958 miles
    Test number
    119243885139
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight perrished

  18. Pass37,901 miles (+5,334)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,901 miles
    Test number
    869049284190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,567 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,567 miles
    Test number
    855414303212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,095 miles (+3,936)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,095 miles
    Test number
    208797482106
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has nail in tread and side wall slightly perished
    • NoteO/s front wing mirror outer caseing missing

  21. Pass23,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,159 miles
    Test number
    185245971141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 FJA

Does LO08 FJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 FJA expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FJA?
The MOT on LO08 FJA expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 FJA done?
LO08 FJA was recorded at 116,144 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 7,114 miles a year.
Has LO08 FJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FJA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LO08 FJA 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 LO08 FJA find?
LO08 FJA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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