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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

LX08 XRLMOT history

LX08 XRL is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LX08 XRL silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,146 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 XRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 XRL was last recorded at 94,146 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,216 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
930 miles
Average per year
3,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,146 miles
  • 2025 – 93,216 miles
  • 2024 – 92,467 miles
  • 2023 – 91,401 miles
  • 2022 – 90,099 miles
  • 2021 – 88,567 miles
  • 2020 – 86,788 miles
  • 2019 – 85,289 miles
  • 2018 – 82,704 miles
  • 2017 – 79,903 miles
  • 2016 – 75,005 miles
  • 2014 – 67,102 miles
  • 2013 – 58,860 miles
  • 2012 – 50,720 miles
  • 2011 – 43,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,146 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner pads also wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have splits also 16yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,146 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,146 miles
    Test number
    787199522644
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner pads also wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have splits also 16yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail94,146 miles (+930)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,146 miles
    Test number
    268143862057
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner pads also wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have splits also 16yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass93,216 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,216 miles
    Test number
    944398467552
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail93,215 miles (+748)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,215 miles
    Test number
    172700816752
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass92,467 miles (+1,066)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,467 miles
    Test number
    635792458740
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe has wear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch cover slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 14 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,401 miles (+1,302)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,401 miles
    Test number
    839899120427
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly loose bolt loose underneath (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe has wear causing blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass90,099 miles (+1,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,099 miles
    Test number
    869157215671
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe slightly deteriorated

  8. Pass88,567 miles (+1,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,567 miles
    Test number
    128979586582
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,788 miles (+1,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,788 miles
    Test number
    649314023363
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass85,289 miles (+2,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,289 miles
    Test number
    133591330242
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front & both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edge

  11. Pass82,704 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,704 miles
    Test number
    937561280063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail82,703 miles (+2,800)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,703 miles
    Test number
    282881542907
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass79,903 miles (+4,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,903 miles
    Test number
    552446731519
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass75,005 miles (+7,903)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,005 miles
    Test number
    247907075155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,102 miles (+8,242)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,102 miles
    Test number
    998025204201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,860 miles (+8,140)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,860 miles
    Test number
    736927903200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,720 miles (+6,796)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,720 miles
    Test number
    307247802287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,924 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,924 miles
    Test number
    746838101273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,804 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,804 miles
    Test number
    766924611057
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  20. Pass41,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,804 miles
    Test number
    789514111076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX08 XRL

Does LX08 XRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 XRL is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX08 XRL?
The MOT on LX08 XRL is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX08 XRL done?
LX08 XRL was recorded at 94,146 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,453 miles a year.
Has LX08 XRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 XRL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX08 XRL 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 LX08 XRL find?
LX08 XRL passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front gearbox mounting defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 2.5mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm, and 3 more.

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