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Vauxhall Astravan

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

V8 FDWMOT history

V8 FDW is a black diesel Vauxhall Astravan first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 224,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
224,182 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 FDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astravan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 FDW was last recorded at 224,182 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 42,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2016: 10,512 miles, lower than 105,400 miles on 22 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
181,252 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
42,930 miles
Average per year
13,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,182 miles
  • 2025 – 181,252 miles
  • 2024 – 177,296 miles
  • 2023 – 149,482 miles
  • 2021 – 147,073 miles
  • 2020 – 139,521 miles
  • 2019 – 131,787 miles
  • 2018 – 123,147 miles
  • 2017 – 117,194 miles
  • 2016 – 10,512 miles
  • 2015 – 87,319 miles
  • 2014 – 69,939 miles
  • 2013 – 56,029 miles
  • 2012 – 43,450 miles
  • 2011 – 30,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,182 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,182 miles (+42,930)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    224,182 miles
    Test number
    385870636228
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  2. Pass181,252 miles (+3,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    181,252 miles
    Test number
    361429651814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass177,296 miles (+27,814)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    177,296 miles
    Test number
    361288259037
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass149,482 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,482 miles
    Test number
    470782125886
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail149,482 miles (+2,409)1 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,482 miles
    Test number
    278615958498
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass147,073 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,073 miles
    Test number
    573296554240
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn STRONG ADVISE both rear axle bushs worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing advise play in shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise suspect seepage of diesel around fuel tank, not leaking at time of test further investigation required
  7. Fail147,073 miles (+7,552)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,073 miles
    Test number
    559440415737
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn STRONG ADVISE both rear axle bushs worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing advise play in shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise suspect seepage of diesel around fuel tank, not leaking at time of test further investigation required
  8. Pass139,521 miles (+7,734)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,521 miles
    Test number
    634763116717
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded
    • AdvisoryAdvise suspect very slight seep around fuel tank- further investigation required
  9. Pass131,787 miles (+5,836)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,787 miles
    Test number
    655625865558
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass125,951 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,951 miles
    Test number
    603203213792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail125,951 miles (+2,804)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,951 miles
    Test number
    301853658160
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass123,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    123,147 miles
    Test number
    509448546779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail123,147 miles (+5,953)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,147 miles
    Test number
    661988814757
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass117,194 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,194 miles
    Test number
    238895096967
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySCREW IN N/S/R TYRE
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Fail117,194 miles (+106,682)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,194 miles
    Test number
    958867037337
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySCREW IN N/S/R TYRE
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass10,512 miles (-94,888)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    10,512 miles
    Test number
    518437138804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,400 miles (+18,081)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,400 miles
    Test number
    736159207055
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  18. Pass87,319 miles (+17,380)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,319 miles
    Test number
    319189575004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,939 miles (+13,910)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,939 miles
    Test number
    536142994034
    • 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)
    • NoteRear tyres out of shape
  20. Pass56,029 miles (+12,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,029 miles
    Test number
    445766293031
    • 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)
  21. Pass43,450 miles (+12,604)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,450 miles
    Test number
    367449052028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,846 miles
    Test number
    186616161460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 FDW

Does V8 FDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 FDW is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 FDW?
The MOT on V8 FDW is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 FDW done?
V8 FDW was recorded at 224,182 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 13,014 miles a year.
Has V8 FDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 FDW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V8 FDW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 FDW find?
V8 FDW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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