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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

T8 XYMMOT history

T8 XYM is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 25 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,099 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 XYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 XYM was last recorded at 142,099 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 6,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,417 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,682 miles
Average per year
7,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,099 miles
  • 2025 – 135,417 miles
  • 2024 – 130,115 miles
  • 2023 – 121,525 miles
  • 2022 – 117,258 miles
  • 2021 – 112,664 miles
  • 2019 – 105,833 miles
  • 2018 – 95,854 miles
  • 2017 – 89,096 miles
  • 2016 – 79,394 miles
  • 2015 – 67,523 miles
  • 2014 – 62,072 miles
  • 2013 – 51,735 miles
  • 2012 – 40,861 miles
  • 2011 – 28,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,099 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer tyre wall perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,099 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,099 miles
    Test number
    961654546000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,096 miles (+6,679)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,096 miles
    Test number
    301587777627
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,417 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,417 miles
    Test number
    771648729030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail135,417 miles (+5,302)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,417 miles
    Test number
    592631417558
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass130,115 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,115 miles
    Test number
    205297503494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail130,110 miles (+8,585)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,110 miles
    Test number
    379614338251
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central pipe between rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central pipe between rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass121,525 miles (+4,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,525 miles
    Test number
    782973732093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass117,258 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,258 miles
    Test number
    127477935081
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail117,258 miles (+4,594)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,258 miles
    Test number
    316260622161
    • DangerousTyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass112,664 miles (+6,831)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,664 miles
    Test number
    927143944852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,833 miles (+9,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,833 miles
    Test number
    308649716949
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass95,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,854 miles
    Test number
    833484652971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,854 miles (+6,758)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,854 miles
    Test number
    637476097292
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass89,096 miles (+312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,096 miles
    Test number
    542021394992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre wall perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking

  15. Fail88,784 miles (+9,390)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,784 miles
    Test number
    477327331526
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre wall perished
    • AdvisoryOil leaking

  16. Pass79,394 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,394 miles
    Test number
    183591866247
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail79,394 miles (+11,871)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,394 miles
    Test number
    277610901607
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass67,523 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,523 miles
    Test number
    976523565125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,072 miles
    Test number
    225220644155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,072 miles (+10,337)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,072 miles
    Test number
    219370344429
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass51,735 miles (+10,874)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,735 miles
    Test number
    607273323117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,861 miles (+12,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,861 miles
    Test number
    999468422122
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass28,405 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,405 miles
    Test number
    155088811135
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r temp repair to the tyre

Questions about T8 XYM

Does T8 XYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 XYM is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 XYM?
The MOT on T8 XYM is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 XYM done?
T8 XYM was recorded at 142,099 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 7,658 miles a year.
Has T8 XYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 XYM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 XYM 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 XYM find?
T8 XYM passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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