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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,364 cc

LR08 TFEMOT history

LR08 TFE is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 261,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LR08 TFE silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
261,549 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 TFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 TFE was last recorded at 261,549 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
261,544 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
14,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 261,549 miles
  • 2025 – 246,829 miles
  • 2024 – 230,644 miles
  • 2023 – 213,051 miles
  • 2022 – 195,799 miles
  • 2021 – 186,459 miles
  • 2020 – 177,076 miles
  • 2019 – 164,498 miles
  • 2018 – 154,009 miles
  • 2017 – 137,569 miles
  • 2016 – 117,523 miles
  • 2015 – 101,217 miles
  • 2014 – 78,245 miles
  • 2013 – 55,676 miles
  • 2012 – 40,183 miles
  • 2011 – 29,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass261,549 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view upper

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass261,549 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    261,549 miles
    Test number
    847593141648
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail261,544 miles (+14,715)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,544 miles
    Test number
    900290813482
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass246,829 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    246,829 miles
    Test number
    469870271316
    • MinorNearside Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view upper (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail246,828 miles (+16,184)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,828 miles
    Test number
    700881124742
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view upper (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass230,644 miles (+17,593)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    230,644 miles
    Test number
    211510629188
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass213,051 miles (+17,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    213,051 miles
    Test number
    802327684763
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass195,799 miles (+9,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    195,799 miles
    Test number
    797103955262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass186,459 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    186,459 miles
    Test number
    283890731858
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail186,459 miles (+9,383)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,459 miles
    Test number
    573504656801
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass177,076 miles (+12,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,076 miles
    Test number
    616851569180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass164,498 miles (+10,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,498 miles
    Test number
    583471762704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass154,009 miles (+16,440)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    154,009 miles
    Test number
    908745518298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,569 miles (+20,046)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    137,569 miles
    Test number
    310397780844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,523 miles (+16,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,523 miles
    Test number
    308374326675
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass101,217 miles (+22,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,217 miles
    Test number
    526183238530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass78,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,245 miles
    Test number
    477513504475
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail78,245 miles (+8,414)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,245 miles
    Test number
    696563804315
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass69,831 miles (+14,155)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,831 miles
    Test number
    757095784039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,676 miles (+15,493)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,676 miles
    Test number
    465494473086
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres smooth on inner edges.
    • NoteNearside front tyre smooth on inner egde

  20. Pass40,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,183 miles
    Test number
    827166882028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,183 miles (+10,188)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,183 miles
    Test number
    828336882040
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass29,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,995 miles
    Test number
    455727981053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 TFE

Does LR08 TFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 TFE is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 TFE?
The MOT on LR08 TFE is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 TFE done?
LR08 TFE was recorded at 261,549 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 14,887 miles a year.
Has LR08 TFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 TFE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 TFE 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 TFE find?
LR08 TFE passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam, and 3 more.

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