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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LR08 TGNMOT history

LR08 TGN is a black diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 209,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

LR08 TGN black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2026
Mileage
209,159 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 TGN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 TGN was last recorded at 209,159 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 4,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,810 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,349 miles
Average per year
9,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,159 miles
  • 2025 – 204,810 miles
  • 2024 – 196,445 miles
  • 2023 – 189,467 miles
  • 2020 – 181,376 miles
  • 2019 – 178,865 miles
  • 2018 – 170,979 miles
  • 2017 – 167,329 miles
  • 2016 – 149,267 miles
  • 2015 – 145,515 miles
  • 2014 – 121,944 miles
  • 2013 – 103,218 miles
  • 2012 – 82,933 miles
  • 2011 – 71,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail209,159 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded -front silencer box
  • AdvisoryN/s/f headlamp condensated

What MOT failures 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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail209,159 miles (+4,349)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,159 miles
    Test number
    653394842938
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded -front silencer box
    • AdvisoryN/s/f headlamp condensated

  2. Pass204,810 miles (+8,365)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    204,810 miles
    Test number
    992799389720
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass196,445 miles (+6,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    196,445 miles
    Test number
    569714766380
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass189,467 miles (+8,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    189,467 miles
    Test number
    444300727373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass181,376 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    181,376 miles
    Test number
    173760458621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass178,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    178,865 miles
    Test number
    626583869715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail178,865 miles (+7,886)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,865 miles
    Test number
    613824643652
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass170,979 miles (+3,650)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    170,979 miles
    Test number
    661832604040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass167,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    167,329 miles
    Test number
    870243893174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail167,329 miles (+18,062)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,329 miles
    Test number
    838212607694
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing thin and slight lip on disc (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass149,267 miles (+3,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    149,267 miles
    Test number
    547907247386
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner egdes

  12. Pass145,515 miles (+23,571)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    145,515 miles
    Test number
    546908995164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,944 miles (+18,726)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    121,944 miles
    Test number
    888007424126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,218 miles (+20,285)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,218 miles
    Test number
    117900583196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,933 miles (+11,059)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,933 miles
    Test number
    928761082069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,874 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,874 miles
    Test number
    545977571026
    • 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)

Questions about LR08 TGN

Does LR08 TGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 TGN expired on 17 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 TGN?
The MOT on LR08 TGN expired on 17 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 TGN done?
LR08 TGN was recorded at 209,159 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 9,274 miles a year.
Has LR08 TGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 TGN has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 TGN 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 TGN find?
LR08 TGN failed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mounting area; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mounting area; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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