Vauxhall Astra
Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 1,598 cc
N508 BWLMOT history
N508 BWL is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Jul 1996. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 43,196 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 43,196 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 807 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N508 BWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 1 Jul 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N508 BWL was last recorded at 43,196 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 43,185 miles · 31 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 807 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 43,196 miles
- 2022 – 41,896 miles
- 2021 – 38,253 miles
- 2020 – 35,988 miles
- 2019 – 35,904 miles
- 2018 – 35,793 miles
- 2017 – 35,439 miles
- 2016 – 35,232 miles
- 2015 – 34,966 miles
- 2014 – 34,641 miles
- 2013 – 34,343 miles
- 2012 – 33,927 miles
- 2011 – 33,621 miles
- 2010 – 32,810 miles
- 2009 – 32,230 miles
- 2008 – 31,794 miles
- 2007 – 30,203 miles
- 2006 – 28,183 miles
- 2005 – 26,280 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass43,196 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
22 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,196 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 43,196 miles
- Test number
- 540752494831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,185 miles (+1,289)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,185 miles
- Test number
- 423961987544
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass41,896 miles (+3,643)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 41,896 miles
- Test number
- 490778875106
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass38,253 miles (+2,265)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 38,253 miles
- Test number
- 574113548426
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass35,988 miles (+84)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 35,988 miles
- Test number
- 484173936915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,904 miles (+111)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 35,904 miles
- Test number
- 717888102712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,793 miles (+354)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 35,793 miles
- Test number
- 321785116857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,439 miles (+207)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 35,439 miles
- Test number
- 845935378758
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
Pass35,232 miles (+266)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 35,232 miles
- Test number
- 420470970467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,966 miles (+325)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 34,966 miles
- Test number
- 835377391905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,641 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 34,641 miles
- Test number
- 256613724235
- NoteRear tyres cracking
Fail34,641 miles (+298)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,641 miles
- Test number
- 726373924203
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear tyres cracking
Pass34,343 miles (+416)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 34,343 miles
- Test number
- 388957213406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,927 miles (+306)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 33,927 miles
- Test number
- 528256712244
- NoteNearside front tyre cracked
- NoteOffside front tyre cracked
Pass33,621 miles (+811)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 33,621 miles
- Test number
- 326661321455
- NoteFront brake discs pitting
- NoteNearside front tyre cracking
- NoteOffside front tyre cracking
Pass32,810 miles (+580)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 32,810 miles
- Test number
- 232976610204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,230 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 32,230 miles
- Test number
- 594200239219
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail32,225 miles (+431)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,225 miles
- Test number
- 280909929228
- FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass31,794 miles (+1,591)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 31,794 miles
- Test number
- 543097728269
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass30,203 miles (+2,020)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 30,203 miles
- Test number
- 380507427435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,183 miles (+1,903)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 28,183 miles
- Test number
- 743803126222
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass26,280 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 26,280 miles
- Test number
- 353829025409
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about N508 BWL
- Does N508 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N508 BWL is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N508 BWL?
- The MOT on N508 BWL is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N508 BWL done?
- N508 BWL was recorded at 43,196 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 807 miles a year.
- Has N508 BWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N508 BWL has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on N508 BWL 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 N508 BWL find?
- N508 BWL passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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