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Vauxhall Astra

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,686 cc

V8 RCUMOT history

V8 RCU is a white diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 10 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 157,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

V8 RCU white Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
157,932 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 RCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 RCU was last recorded at 157,932 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 4,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,653 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,279 miles
Average per year
6,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,932 miles
  • 2025 – 153,653 miles
  • 2023 – 148,039 miles
  • 2022 – 145,061 miles
  • 2021 – 143,062 miles
  • 2020 – 140,765 miles
  • 2019 – 134,799 miles
  • 2018 – 129,146 miles
  • 2017 – 125,585 miles
  • 2016 – 122,262 miles
  • 2015 – 114,313 miles
  • 2014 – 110,676 miles
  • 2013 – 107,591 miles
  • 2012 – 95,633 miles
  • 2011 – 85,420 miles
  • 2010 – 59,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,932 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR - OSR

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF - OSF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,932 miles (+4,279)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    157,932 miles
    Test number
    645188358271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,653 miles (+5,614)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,653 miles
    Test number
    125585178361
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR - OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass148,039 miles (+2,978)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,039 miles
    Test number
    515725053319
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR - OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR - OSR (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass145,061 miles (+1,999)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,061 miles
    Test number
    549531391635
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR - OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass143,062 miles (+2,297)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    143,062 miles
    Test number
    935837123847
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR - OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF - OSF (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,765 miles (+5,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    140,765 miles
    Test number
    551710148936
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,799 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,799 miles
    Test number
    504091498101
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail134,799 miles (+5,653)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,799 miles
    Test number
    794760804645
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass129,146 miles (+3,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,146 miles
    Test number
    890542753061
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass125,585 miles (+3,323)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,585 miles
    Test number
    990131536441
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass122,262 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    122,262 miles
    Test number
    912874311804
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edge's
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside rear (2.7.2a)

  12. Fail122,214 miles (+7,901)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,214 miles
    Test number
    786485098403
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edge's
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside rear (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass114,313 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    114,313 miles
    Test number
    309638725119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,676 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    110,676 miles
    Test number
    647184434117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,668 miles (+3,077)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,668 miles
    Test number
    708743834149
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOuter Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass107,591 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    107,591 miles
    Test number
    179670833147
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Fail107,591 miles (+11,958)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,591 miles
    Test number
    419810633113
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Pass95,633 miles (+10,213)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,633 miles
    Test number
    629716932119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,420 miles
    Test number
    116734281201
    • 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)

  20. Fail85,420 miles (+26,373)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,420 miles
    Test number
    658924481292
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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. Pass59,047 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,047 miles
    Test number
    623822390252
    • NoteNsf disc slightly corroed
    • NoteOsr lense cracked
    • NoteRear tyres cracking
    • NoteSmall chips in windowscreen

  22. Fail59,047 miles3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,047 miles
    Test number
    680432390265
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNsf disc slightly corroed
    • NoteOsr lense cracked
    • NoteRear tyres cracking
    • NoteSmall chips in windowscreen

Questions about V8 RCU

Does V8 RCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 RCU is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 RCU?
The MOT on V8 RCU is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 RCU done?
V8 RCU was recorded at 157,932 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 6,408 miles a year.
Has V8 RCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 RCU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on V8 RCU 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 RCU find?
V8 RCU passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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