Vauxhall Astra
Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LO08 FJFMOT history
LO08 FJF is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 3 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,426 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 148,426 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,985 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO08 FJF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 3 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LO08 FJF was last recorded at 148,426 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 5,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 143,295 miles · 13 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,131 miles
- Average per year
- 7,985 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 148,426 miles
- 2024 – 143,295 miles
- 2023 – 142,020 miles
- 2022 – 138,444 miles
- 2020 – 130,222 miles
- 2019 – 121,893 miles
- 2018 – 106,478 miles
- 2017 – 92,555 miles
- 2016 – 77,889 miles
- 2015 – 67,835 miles
- 2014 – 57,017 miles
- 2012 – 43,878 miles
- 2011 – 36,118 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail148,426 miles
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Both rear brake discs corroded / pitted and scored
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Excessive engine oil leak present
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
N/s/r outer brake pipe heavily corroded and weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
N/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded and weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
O/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded and weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 26 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail148,426 miles (+5,131)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,426 miles
- Test number
- 132276771237
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,295 miles (+1,275)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 143,295 miles
- Test number
- 495145576178
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass142,020 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2024
- Odometer
- 142,020 miles
- Test number
- 544757357478
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded / pitted and scored
- AdvisoryExcessive engine oil leak present
- AdvisoryN/s/r outer brake pipe heavily corroded and weakened
- AdvisoryN/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded and weakened
- AdvisoryO/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded and weakened
Fail142,020 miles (+3,576)13 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,020 miles
- Test number
- 671820042198
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs heavily corroded and scored / worn
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded / pitted and scored
- AdvisoryExcessive engine oil leak present
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated and blowing
- AdvisoryN/s/r outer brake pipe heavily corroded and weakened
- AdvisoryN/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded and weakened
- AdvisoryO/s/r outer brake pipe heavily corroded and weakened
- AdvisoryO/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded and weakened
Pass138,444 miles (+8,222)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 138,444 miles
- Test number
- 426905705022
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,222 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 130,222 miles
- Test number
- 432755502494
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail130,222 miles (+8,329)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,222 miles
- Test number
- 900024690271
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass121,893 miles (+15,415)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 121,893 miles
- Test number
- 796137985593
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass106,478 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 106,478 miles
- Test number
- 897730530695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,478 miles (+13,923)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,478 miles
- Test number
- 675069933088
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 92,555 miles
- Test number
- 726535079499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,555 miles (+4,559)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,555 miles
- Test number
- 113972633162
- DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak excess oil keak (2.7.3)
Pass87,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 87,996 miles
- Test number
- 641082852723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,996 miles (+10,107)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,996 miles
- Test number
- 125508550403
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass77,889 miles (+10,054)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 77,889 miles
- Test number
- 837597267253
- AdvisoryManagement light on
Pass67,835 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 67,835 miles
- Test number
- 337426305058
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail67,835 miles (+10,818)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,835 miles
- Test number
- 857536505024
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass57,017 miles (+13,139)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 57,017 miles
- Test number
- 888097904067
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge
Pass43,878 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 43,878 miles
- Test number
- 266774342476
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail43,878 miles (+7,760)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,878 miles
- Test number
- 797834742128
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass36,118 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 36,118 miles
- Test number
- 406596241164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LO08 FJF
- Does LO08 FJF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LO08 FJF expired on 12 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LO08 FJF?
- The MOT on LO08 FJF expired on 12 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LO08 FJF done?
- LO08 FJF was recorded at 148,426 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 7,985 miles a year.
- Has LO08 FJF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO08 FJF has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LO08 FJF 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 FJF find?
- LO08 FJF failed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 1 advisory: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at subframe mounting point, and 6 more.
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