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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 TCUMOT history

LR08 TCU is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 136,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2023.

LR08 TCU black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2024
Mileage
136,702 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 TCU
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
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 TCU was last recorded at 136,702 miles on 20 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,702 miles · 17 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,702 miles
  • 2022 – 133,834 miles
  • 2021 – 128,628 miles
  • 2020 – 121,666 miles
  • 2019 – 115,947 miles
  • 2018 – 110,233 miles
  • 2017 – 101,829 miles
  • 2016 – 92,304 miles
  • 2015 – 79,319 miles
  • 2014 – 67,182 miles
  • 2013 – 55,025 miles
  • 2012 – 42,758 miles
  • 2011 – 32,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,702 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,702 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,702 miles
    Test number
    809387031454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail136,702 miles (+2,868)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,702 miles
    Test number
    586737530163
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass133,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,834 miles
    Test number
    817570691352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,834 miles (+5,206)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,834 miles
    Test number
    761816253601
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass128,628 miles (+6,962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,628 miles
    Test number
    408849748051
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and Rear Joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuse Box Cover Missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass121,666 miles (+5,719)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,666 miles
    Test number
    800037531865
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush perished/cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush perished/cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass115,947 miles (+5,714)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,947 miles
    Test number
    744596253148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,233 miles
    Test number
    863570955712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,232 miles (+8,403)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,232 miles
    Test number
    488834908428
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass101,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,829 miles
    Test number
    431977384989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,826 miles (+9,522)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,826 miles
    Test number
    306493222878
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass92,304 miles (+12,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,304 miles
    Test number
    298454112109
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

  13. Pass79,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,319 miles
    Test number
    136144985052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,319 miles (+12,137)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,319 miles
    Test number
    319673885017
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass67,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,182 miles
    Test number
    846364584071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,182 miles (+12,157)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,182 miles
    Test number
    605784484097
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  17. Pass55,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,025 miles
    Test number
    687861383077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,025 miles (+12,267)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,025 miles
    Test number
    768971883016
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass42,758 miles (+10,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,758 miles
    Test number
    107963882424
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass32,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,230 miles
    Test number
    929614281077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 TCU

Does LR08 TCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 TCU expired on 25 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 TCU?
The MOT on LR08 TCU expired on 25 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 TCU done?
LR08 TCU was recorded at 136,702 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2023, an average of 8,716 miles a year.
Has LR08 TCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 TCU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 TCU 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 TCU find?
LR08 TCU passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounts; offside front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.

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