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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 OBCMOT history

LR08 OBC is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2026.

LR08 OBC black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
161,286 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OBC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OBC was last recorded at 161,286 miles on 2 Aug 2026, 2,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
158,334 miles · 25 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,952 miles
Average per year
8,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,286 miles
  • 2025 – 158,334 miles
  • 2024 – 154,930 miles
  • 2023 – 150,419 miles
  • 2022 – 139,003 miles
  • 2021 – 127,030 miles
  • 2020 – 116,803 miles
  • 2019 – 106,615 miles
  • 2018 – 96,735 miles
  • 2017 – 86,226 miles
  • 2016 – 77,504 miles
  • 2015 – 65,822 miles
  • 2014 – 53,488 miles
  • 2013 – 43,052 miles
  • 2012 – 37,108 miles
  • 2011 – 31,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,286 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,286 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    161,286 miles
    Test number
    271142268674
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail161,286 miles (+2,952)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,286 miles
    Test number
    984252504513
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass158,334 miles (+3,404)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,334 miles
    Test number
    461257940882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,930 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,930 miles
    Test number
    376859868130
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail154,930 miles (+4,511)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,930 miles
    Test number
    268747175762
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,419 miles (+11,416)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    150,419 miles
    Test number
    619405988598
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass139,003 miles (+11,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    139,003 miles
    Test number
    624900644298
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHand operated control valve slight leak (1.1.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,030 miles (+10,227)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,030 miles
    Test number
    804181450546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,803 miles (+10,188)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,803 miles
    Test number
    269339702911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,615 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    106,615 miles
    Test number
    190395999233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror cover missing

  11. Fail106,615 miles (+9,880)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,615 miles
    Test number
    228408321666
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror cover missing

  12. Pass96,735 miles (+10,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,735 miles
    Test number
    307191806096
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass86,226 miles (+8,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,226 miles
    Test number
    683038732495
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass77,504 miles (+11,682)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,504 miles
    Test number
    245549813621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,822 miles (+12,334)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,822 miles
    Test number
    315278035051
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  16. Pass53,488 miles (+10,436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,488 miles
    Test number
    765681744046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass43,052 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,052 miles
    Test number
    289520953096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,108 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,108 miles
    Test number
    929274072039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,371 miles
    Test number
    786605341039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OBC

Does LR08 OBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OBC is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OBC?
The MOT on LR08 OBC is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 OBC done?
LR08 OBC was recorded at 161,286 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2026, an average of 8,401 miles a year.
Has LR08 OBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OBC has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 OBC 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 OBC find?
LR08 OBC passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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