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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 TCZMOT history

LR08 TCZ is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 24 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 159,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

LR08 TCZ black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2026
Mileage
159,647 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 TCZ
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
24 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 TCZ was last recorded at 159,647 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 6,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
153,126 miles · 23 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,521 miles
Average per year
10,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,647 miles
  • 2024 – 153,126 miles
  • 2023 – 145,713 miles
  • 2022 – 140,306 miles
  • 2021 – 136,588 miles
  • 2020 – 135,494 miles
  • 2019 – 122,324 miles
  • 2018 – 111,177 miles
  • 2017 – 102,663 miles
  • 2016 – 93,325 miles
  • 2015 – 79,352 miles
  • 2014 – 64,104 miles
  • 2013 – 43,249 miles
  • 2012 – 23,148 miles
  • 2011 – 16,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,647 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,647 miles (+6,521)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,647 miles
    Test number
    915527318571
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass153,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    153,126 miles
    Test number
    288042154398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  3. Fail153,126 miles (+7,413)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,126 miles
    Test number
    134125230542
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  4. Pass145,713 miles (+5,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    145,713 miles
    Test number
    212849236711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass140,306 miles (+3,718)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,306 miles
    Test number
    888139231687
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass136,588 miles (+1,094)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,588 miles
    Test number
    250821887634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass135,494 miles (+13,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    135,494 miles
    Test number
    539340670207
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorber casings corroded
  8. Pass122,324 miles (+11,147)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    122,324 miles
    Test number
    905952662703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,177 miles (+8,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,177 miles
    Test number
    456427601476
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible rose joint deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass102,663 miles (+9,338)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    102,663 miles
    Test number
    598532055929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,325 miles (+13,973)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,325 miles
    Test number
    270397263740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,352 miles (+15,248)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,352 miles
    Test number
    445797245067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,104 miles (+20,855)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,104 miles
    Test number
    179688634417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,249 miles (+20,101)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,249 miles
    Test number
    626561733070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,148 miles (+6,193)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,148 miles
    Test number
    316047232046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,955 miles
    Test number
    896006461086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 TCZ

Does LR08 TCZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 TCZ expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 TCZ?
The MOT on LR08 TCZ expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 TCZ done?
LR08 TCZ was recorded at 159,647 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 10,213 miles a year.
Has LR08 TCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 TCZ has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 TCZ 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 TCZ find?
LR08 TCZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount, and 2 more.

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