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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 VUUMOT history

LR08 VUU is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 21 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LR08 VUU black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
156,615 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VUU
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 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VUU was last recorded at 156,615 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,568 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
8,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,615 miles
  • 2025 – 151,172 miles
  • 2024 – 142,032 miles
  • 2023 – 132,116 miles
  • 2022 – 122,978 miles
  • 2021 – 110,977 miles
  • 2020 – 99,346 miles
  • 2019 – 82,520 miles
  • 2018 – 75,951 miles
  • 2016 – 75,006 miles
  • 2015 – 68,848 miles
  • 2014 – 64,531 miles
  • 2013 – 51,812 miles
  • 2012 – 43,557 miles
  • 2011 – 30,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,615 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,615 miles (+47)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    156,615 miles
    Test number
    603582682477
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail156,568 miles (+5,396)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,568 miles
    Test number
    753773628806
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass151,172 miles (+9,140)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,172 miles
    Test number
    363444611530
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass142,032 miles (+5)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,032 miles
    Test number
    622511754166
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail142,027 miles (+9,911)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,027 miles
    Test number
    326752850295
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass132,116 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,116 miles
    Test number
    723089330173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail132,116 miles (+9,138)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,116 miles
    Test number
    991341902583
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass122,978 miles (+41)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,978 miles
    Test number
    345305430160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail122,937 miles (+11,960)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,937 miles
    Test number
    292738871166
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass110,977 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,977 miles
    Test number
    253724523630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail110,977 miles (+11,631)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,977 miles
    Test number
    461957785143
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass99,346 miles (+16,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,346 miles
    Test number
    998864830762
    • 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))

  13. Pass82,520 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,520 miles
    Test number
    569974770897
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (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))

  14. Fail82,520 miles (+6,569)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,520 miles
    Test number
    464425087473
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (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))

  15. Pass75,951 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,951 miles
    Test number
    155534579541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,006 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,006 miles
    Test number
    936720532553
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail74,925 miles (+6,077)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,925 miles
    Test number
    972192531234
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass68,848 miles (+4,317)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,848 miles
    Test number
    103951494620
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAbs light came on at time of test went out after road test .

  19. Pass64,531 miles (+12,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,531 miles
    Test number
    507513254239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  20. Pass51,812 miles (+8,255)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,812 miles
    Test number
    848066413156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,557 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,557 miles
    Test number
    509951512100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,937 miles (+11,151)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,937 miles
    Test number
    409049652081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,786 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,786 miles
    Test number
    345353561001
    • 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)

Questions about LR08 VUU

Does LR08 VUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VUU is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VUU?
The MOT on LR08 VUU is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VUU done?
LR08 VUU was recorded at 156,615 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 8,461 miles a year.
Has LR08 VUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VUU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 VUU 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 VUU find?
LR08 VUU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 1 more.

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