VAUXHALL ASTRA GV08BWL has 22 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 115,499 miles 6 months ago on Tuesday 24th March 2026 at 15:56.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 23rd March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

GV08BWL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD MARCH 2027115,499 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED10TH MARCH 2026115,496 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED4TH MARCH 20253RD MARCH 2026112,168 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Heat Shield Loose
FAILED3RD MARCH 2025112,166 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Heat Shield Loose
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 202427TH FEBRUARY 2025108,395 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 2024108,392 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Negligible Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 202323RD FEBRUARY 2024104,044 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 2023104,041 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 202221ST FEBRUARY 202397,399 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 202121ST FEBRUARY 202293,196 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED18TH FEBRUARY 202193,192 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 202020TH FEBRUARY 202191,810 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge
FAILED21ST FEBRUARY 202091,810 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Obligatory Mirror Missing (3.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20196TH FEBRUARY 202085,637 MI
FAILED30TH JANUARY 201985,589 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 20181ST FEBRUARY 201976,711 MI
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20168TH DECEMBER 201765,989 MI
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 201530TH NOVEMBER 201655,284 MI
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 201430TH NOVEMBER 201545,238 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Osr Tyre Heavilt Flat Spotted And Stepping Advise Replacement 195/65/15
  2. USER ENTERED - Nsr Tyre Flat Spotted And Stepping Advise Replacement
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201324TH SEPTEMBER 201432,745 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED7TH JUNE 20126TH JUNE 201319,438 MI
PASSED15TH MARCH 201127TH MARCH 20127,236 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Seats Folded. Unable To Carry Out Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. USER ENTERED - Unable To Check Pedal/steering Colomn Security Due To Driving Aid Fitted
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GV08BWL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

GV08BWL MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

GV08BWL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 115,499 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,417 miles

GV08BWL FAQs

This Vauxhall Astra with registration GV08BWL was manufactured on Thursday 27th March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 115,499 miles, so this Vauxhall has travelled an average of 6,417 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Vauxhall Astra beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GV08BWL has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Vauxhall Astra has had 55 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 16 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Vauxhall Astra is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does GV08BWL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 14th September 2026 GV08BWL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GV08BWL Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 14th September 2026 GV08BWL does have Tax. Read more

When does GV08BWL Tax expire?

The current Tax for GV08BWL will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GV08BWL MOT expire?

The current MOT for GV08BWL will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 23rd March 2027. Read more

When did GV08BWL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GV08BWL was on Tuesday 24th March 2026 at 15:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GV08BWL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for GV08BWL we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GV08BWL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for GV08BWL we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GV08BWL?

GV08BWL is registered as a 2008 Vauxhall Astra. Read more

How many miles has GV08BWL done?

The odometer reading for GV08BWL at the last MOT in March 2026 was 115,499 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,417 miles per year. Read more

How old is GV08BWL?

The vehicle GV08BWL was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 27th March 2008. Read more

What colour is GV08BWL?

The official colour of GV08BWL is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does GV08BWL have?

GV08BWL has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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