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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 TGXMOT history

LR08 TGX is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 21 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LR08 TGX black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,686 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 TGX
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
21 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 TGX was last recorded at 144,686 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,686 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,686 miles
  • 2025 – 131,010 miles
  • 2024 – 116,510 miles
  • 2023 – 100,814 miles
  • 2022 – 86,551 miles
  • 2021 – 75,683 miles
  • 2020 – 69,745 miles
  • 2019 – 64,420 miles
  • 2018 – 58,411 miles
  • 2017 – 53,155 miles
  • 2016 – 46,640 miles
  • 2015 – 40,495 miles
  • 2014 – 34,320 miles
  • 2013 – 29,413 miles
  • 2012 – 25,885 miles
  • 2011 – 18,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,686 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,686 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,686 miles
    Test number
    907150481436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail144,686 miles (+13,676)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,686 miles
    Test number
    812343632088
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass131,010 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,010 miles
    Test number
    683930434653
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail131,010 miles (+14,500)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,010 miles
    Test number
    176745506393
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass116,510 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,510 miles
    Test number
    346069921754
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail116,510 miles (+15,696)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,510 miles
    Test number
    374540343087
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass100,814 miles (+14,263)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,814 miles
    Test number
    541740646058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass86,551 miles (+10,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,551 miles
    Test number
    238002473261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass75,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,683 miles
    Test number
    780286981096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,682 miles (+5,937)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,682 miles
    Test number
    320973684749
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass69,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,745 miles
    Test number
    849947053056
    • 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))
  12. Fail69,745 miles (+5,325)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,745 miles
    Test number
    741533003242
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
  13. Pass64,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,420 miles
    Test number
    792126584156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Fail64,420 miles (+6,009)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,420 miles
    Test number
    608258491007
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass58,411 miles (+5,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,411 miles
    Test number
    818279057502
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass53,155 miles (+6,515)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,155 miles
    Test number
    310176771702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,640 miles (+6,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,640 miles
    Test number
    308012255976
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  18. Pass40,495 miles (+6,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,495 miles
    Test number
    385185975063
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  19. Pass34,320 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,320 miles
    Test number
    657213074038
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished on outter edge
  20. Fail34,320 miles (+4,907)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,320 miles
    Test number
    966903474093
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished on outter edge
  21. Pass29,413 miles (+3,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,413 miles
    Test number
    957595073077
    • 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)
  22. Pass25,885 miles (+7,203)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,885 miles
    Test number
    535436772004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,682 miles
    Test number
    425980881094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 TGX

Does LR08 TGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 TGX is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 TGX?
The MOT on LR08 TGX is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 TGX done?
LR08 TGX was recorded at 144,686 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 8,414 miles a year.
Has LR08 TGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 TGX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 TGX 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 TGX find?
LR08 TGX passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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