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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

V5 XHLMOT history

V5 XHL is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 11 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

V5 XHL black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
112,756 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 XHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 XHL was last recorded at 112,756 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 4,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,776 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,980 miles
Average per year
6,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,756 miles
  • 2024 – 107,776 miles
  • 2023 – 104,651 miles
  • 2022 – 97,514 miles
  • 2021 – 84,748 miles
  • 2019 – 76,695 miles
  • 2018 – 67,605 miles
  • 2017 – 60,779 miles
  • 2016 – 53,821 miles
  • 2015 – 41,816 miles
  • 2014 – 36,532 miles
  • 2013 – 31,955 miles
  • 2012 – 28,448 miles
  • 2011 – 21,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,756 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,756 miles (+4,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    112,756 miles
    Test number
    794430782718
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass107,776 miles (+3,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,776 miles
    Test number
    381485347324
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass104,651 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,651 miles
    Test number
    425960417468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,514 miles (+7,302)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,514 miles
    Test number
    756186905698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,212 miles (+5,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,212 miles
    Test number
    317640905997
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass84,748 miles (+8,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,748 miles
    Test number
    870004449185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass76,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,695 miles
    Test number
    746747762820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,695 miles (+9,090)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,695 miles
    Test number
    967441025774
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to split
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres misshapen
  9. Pass67,605 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,605 miles
    Test number
    975147806441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,604 miles (+6,825)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,604 miles
    Test number
    483289625203
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides(burnt red) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass60,779 miles (+6,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,779 miles
    Test number
    336687383218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn on inside edge
  12. Pass53,821 miles (+12,005)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,821 miles
    Test number
    342304832247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,816 miles
    Test number
    916550222121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,816 miles (+5,284)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,816 miles
    Test number
    399876982566
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass36,532 miles (+4,577)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,532 miles
    Test number
    976388024388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass31,955 miles (+3,507)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,955 miles
    Test number
    669222223305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyre wearing inner edges
    • NoteFront brake discs bevelled
  17. Pass28,448 miles (+6,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,448 miles
    Test number
    828647612325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass21,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,752 miles
    Test number
    215274441248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V5 XHL

Does V5 XHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 XHL is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 XHL?
The MOT on V5 XHL is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 XHL done?
V5 XHL was recorded at 112,756 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 6,421 miles a year.
Has V5 XHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 XHL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on V5 XHL 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 V5 XHL find?
V5 XHL passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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