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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LR08 ESUMOT history

LR08 ESU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 34,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

LR08 ESU silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jun 2027
Mileage
34,550 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 ESU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 ESU was last recorded at 34,550 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,081 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
469 miles
Average per year
2,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,550 miles
  • 2025 – 34,081 miles
  • 2024 – 33,236 miles
  • 2023 – 32,373 miles
  • 2022 – 32,037 miles
  • 2021 – 30,857 miles
  • 2020 – 29,310 miles
  • 2019 – 23,036 miles
  • 2018 – 20,303 miles
  • 2016 – 15,519 miles
  • 2015 – 14,382 miles
  • 2014 – 12,120 miles
  • 2013 – 8,725 miles
  • 2012 – 5,905 miles
  • 2011 – 4,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,550 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront gearbox mounting broken
  • AdvisoryFront suspension mountings corroding

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.

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake drum worn, but not excessively All discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Gearbox mounting defective Stabilizer rubber worn away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both bushes perishing and starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,550 miles (+469)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    34,550 miles
    Test number
    301775666887
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront gearbox mounting broken
    • AdvisoryFront suspension mountings corroding

  2. Pass34,081 miles (+845)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    34,081 miles
    Test number
    651241113785
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Some surface corrosion subframe mounts
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront flexy section breaking up
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass33,236 miles (+863)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    33,236 miles
    Test number
    891977126082
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front sub frame mounts corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy section mesh breaking up
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer link bush worn away
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit in places and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass32,373 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    32,373 miles
    Test number
    352054721955
    • AdvisoryFront Both front centre sub frame mounts surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective Stabilizer bush worn away
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and cuts no canvas at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail32,373 miles (+336)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,373 miles
    Test number
    279939959624
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front centre sub frame mounts surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective Stabilizer bush worn away
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and cuts no canvas at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass32,037 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    32,037 miles
    Test number
    501470543957
    • AdvisoryBrake drum worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective Stabilizer rubber worn away
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit in places (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both bushes perishing and starting to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Check pads for wear

  7. Fail32,032 miles (+1,175)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,032 miles
    Test number
    752701988063
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake drum worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective Stabilizer rubber worn away
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit in places (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both bushes perishing and starting to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Check pads for wear

  8. Pass30,857 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    30,857 miles
    Test number
    268029648713
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Check rear pads for wear

  9. Fail30,856 miles (+1,546)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,856 miles
    Test number
    781903551678
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Check rear pads for wear

  10. Pass29,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    29,310 miles
    Test number
    903310774008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,310 miles (+6,274)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,310 miles
    Test number
    735669053978
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass23,036 miles (+2,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    23,036 miles
    Test number
    668115135752
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass20,303 miles (+4,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    20,303 miles
    Test number
    448718447368
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.2b)

  14. Pass15,519 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    15,519 miles
    Test number
    390171848751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,382 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    14,382 miles
    Test number
    706262674576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,120 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    12,120 miles
    Test number
    248455944386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,725 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    8,725 miles
    Test number
    419841233458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,905 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    5,905 miles
    Test number
    948301242333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,019 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    4,019 miles
    Test number
    386309041389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass3,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    3,052 miles
    Test number
    579191441030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail3,052 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,052 miles
    Test number
    625731841069
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LR08 ESU

Does LR08 ESU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 ESU is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 ESU?
The MOT on LR08 ESU is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 ESU done?
LR08 ESU was recorded at 34,550 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 2,057 miles a year.
Has LR08 ESU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 ESU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 ESU 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 LR08 ESU find?
LR08 ESU passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear valve stem slightly damaged, and 5 more.

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