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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

MJ08 UCVMOT history

MJ08 UCV is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 2 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.

MJ08 UCV silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2026
Mileage
127,119 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MJ08 UCV
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
2 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MJ08 UCV was last recorded at 127,119 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 1,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,513 miles · 9 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,606 miles
Average per year
6,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,119 miles
  • 2023 – 125,513 miles
  • 2022 – 123,234 miles
  • 2021 – 115,595 miles
  • 2020 – 112,558 miles
  • 2019 – 104,277 miles
  • 2018 – 95,035 miles
  • 2017 – 84,205 miles
  • 2015 – 73,625 miles
  • 2014 – 61,694 miles
  • 2013 – 53,737 miles
  • 2011 – 37,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,119 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,119 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,119 miles
    Test number
    250876737412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,513 miles (+2,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,513 miles
    Test number
    987212149319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass123,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,234 miles
    Test number
    857889212314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,234 miles (+7,639)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,234 miles
    Test number
    632368237033
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,595 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    115,595 miles
    Test number
    785909673026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,558 miles (+8,281)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,558 miles
    Test number
    149011164924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass104,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,277 miles
    Test number
    574623227390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,277 miles (+9,242)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,277 miles
    Test number
    151031965676
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  9. Pass95,035 miles (+10,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,035 miles
    Test number
    978317713691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass84,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,205 miles
    Test number
    923999351031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail84,205 miles (+10,580)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,205 miles
    Test number
    431942742497
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • FailureCoil spring broken Both rear (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass73,625 miles (+11,931)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,625 miles
    Test number
    699340815212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass61,694 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,694 miles
    Test number
    457931744192
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Fail61,694 miles (+7,957)4 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,694 miles
    Test number
    827011644124
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass53,737 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,737 miles
    Test number
    285176463488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,505 miles (+15,820)3 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,505 miles
    Test number
    349732303080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades smearing
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass37,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,685 miles
    Test number
    868181401362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MJ08 UCV

Does MJ08 UCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MJ08 UCV expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MJ08 UCV?
The MOT on MJ08 UCV expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MJ08 UCV done?
MJ08 UCV was recorded at 127,119 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 6,727 miles a year.
Has MJ08 UCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MJ08 UCV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on MJ08 UCV 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 MJ08 UCV find?
MJ08 UCV passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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