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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

V8 GCJMOT history

V8 GCJ is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 92,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

V8 GCJ silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
92,176 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GCJ was last recorded at 92,176 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 11,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,810 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
11,366 miles
Average per year
4,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,176 miles
  • 2025 – 80,810 miles
  • 2024 – 69,631 miles
  • 2023 – 61,500 miles
  • 2022 – 57,385 miles
  • 2021 – 53,953 miles
  • 2019 – 53,441 miles
  • 2018 – 52,953 miles
  • 2017 – 52,443 miles
  • 2016 – 51,282 miles
  • 2015 – 49,775 miles
  • 2014 – 45,883 miles
  • 2013 – 34,413 miles
  • 2012 – 26,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,176 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside and nearside rear brake disc heat shields corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,176 miles (+11,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    92,176 miles
    Test number
    351943830651
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass80,810 miles (+11,179)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    80,810 miles
    Test number
    427045171373
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front most (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front most (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass69,631 miles (+8,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    69,631 miles
    Test number
    159262573671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 20555R16 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass61,500 miles (+4,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    61,500 miles
    Test number
    615172515052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass57,385 miles (+3,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    57,385 miles
    Test number
    419188133235
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion of rear shocker casings
    • AdvisorySlight noise in transmission
  6. Pass53,953 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    53,953 miles
    Test number
    132183175368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,940 miles (+499)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,940 miles
    Test number
    329172310318
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass53,441 miles (+488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,441 miles
    Test number
    782518113228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate corroded
  9. Pass52,953 miles (+510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,953 miles
    Test number
    228692351550
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc heat shields corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hangers corroded
  10. Pass52,443 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,443 miles
    Test number
    302190248801
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake disc heat shields corroded
  11. Fail52,437 miles (+1,155)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,437 miles
    Test number
    248996793391
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake disc heat shields corroded
  12. Pass51,282 miles (+1,507)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,282 miles
    Test number
    529215563170
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake disc heat shields corroded
  13. Pass49,775 miles (+3,892)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,775 miles
    Test number
    415793285008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake disc heat shields corroding
  14. Pass45,883 miles (+11,470)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,883 miles
    Test number
    926857754027
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake disc heat shields corroded
  15. Pass34,413 miles (+7,892)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,413 miles
    Test number
    657608453068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,521 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    26,521 miles
    Test number
    335176252013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteOffside handbrake cable sticking slightly

Questions about V8 GCJ

Does V8 GCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 GCJ is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 GCJ?
The MOT on V8 GCJ is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 GCJ done?
V8 GCJ was recorded at 92,176 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 4,593 miles a year.
Has V8 GCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 GCJ has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on V8 GCJ 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 V8 GCJ find?
V8 GCJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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