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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

T8 VUXMOT history

T8 VUX is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 61,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
61,421 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 VUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 VUX was last recorded at 61,421 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,936 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
485 miles
Average per year
2,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,421 miles
  • 2025 – 60,936 miles
  • 2023 – 60,539 miles
  • 2022 – 59,645 miles
  • 2021 – 58,825 miles
  • 2019 – 58,365 miles
  • 2018 – 56,631 miles
  • 2017 – 52,434 miles
  • 2016 – 47,583 miles
  • 2015 – 40,455 miles
  • 2014 – 38,062 miles
  • 2013 – 35,276 miles
  • 2012 – 32,724 miles
  • 2011 – 29,605 miles
  • 2010 – 25,842 miles
  • 2009 – 21,980 miles
  • 2008 – 18,823 miles
  • 2007 – 16,139 miles
  • 2006 – 14,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,421 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,421 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    61,421 miles
    Test number
    168003114716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,936 miles (+397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    60,936 miles
    Test number
    628142963377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,539 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,539 miles
    Test number
    830416604882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail60,529 miles (+884)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,529 miles
    Test number
    413723717348
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass59,645 miles (+820)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,645 miles
    Test number
    162418239031
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal split on nearside chassis rail

  6. Pass58,825 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,825 miles
    Test number
    867697191420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,365 miles (+1,734)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    664571933932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mounting slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut mounting slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass56,631 miles (+4,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,631 miles
    Test number
    978467029897
    • AdvisoryNear side rear front rear brae pipe slighit coreded at rear near flixe

  9. Pass52,434 miles (+4,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,434 miles
    Test number
    692488997015
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight worn inner edge

  10. Pass47,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    637504209198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail47,583 miles (+7,128)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    299099796659
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass40,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,455 miles
    Test number
    505402695017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,455 miles (+2,393)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,455 miles
    Test number
    159782895033
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass38,062 miles (+2,786)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,062 miles
    Test number
    476300994084
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slighty out shape

  15. Pass35,276 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,276 miles
    Test number
    145414193022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Fail35,276 miles (+39)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,276 miles
    Test number
    879854593064
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Fail35,237 miles (+2,513)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,237 miles
    Test number
    607032293004
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering rack moist

  18. Pass32,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,724 miles
    Test number
    268835292061
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail32,724 miles (+3,119)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,724 miles
    Test number
    947704192056
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass29,605 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,605 miles
    Test number
    179645081467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,842 miles
    Test number
    251736280057
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail25,842 miles (+3,862)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,842 miles
    Test number
    531956980093
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass21,980 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,980 miles
    Test number
    474663799072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,823 miles
    Test number
    823185488072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,823 miles (+2,684)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,823 miles
    Test number
    381282088053
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass16,139 miles (+2,001)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,139 miles
    Test number
    794103987062
    • NoteN/s/r tyre getting low on tread
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low on tread

  27. Pass14,138 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,138 miles
    Test number
    833225696040
    • NoteREAR TYRES ON 1.6mm,(legal limit 1.6mm)

Questions about T8 VUX

Does T8 VUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 VUX is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 VUX?
The MOT on T8 VUX is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 VUX done?
T8 VUX was recorded at 61,421 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 2,327 miles a year.
Has T8 VUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 VUX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T8 VUX 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 T8 VUX find?
T8 VUX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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