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This 2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 115,265 miles 11 months ago on Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 12:28.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Sunday 6th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

KY08MLJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 2026115,265 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Into Flexible (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Into Flexible (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20246TH DECEMBER 2025114,763 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED28TH NOVEMBER 2024114,763 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Hose Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 20236TH DECEMBER 2024113,801 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20226TH DECEMBER 2023112,608 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Wipers Touch Each Other
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Imbalance Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. Nsf Weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Imbalance Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. Osr Weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Shields Fitted From New Restricting Access
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  15. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  17. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  18. ADVISORY - Rear Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Multiple Locations (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  19. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 2022112,595 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Wipers Touch Each Other
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Imbalance Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. Nsf Weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Imbalance Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. Osr Weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Shields Fitted From New Restricting Access
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Insecurely Attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  16. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  17. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Cable Damaged (1.1.15 (a))
  18. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  19. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  20. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  21. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  22. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  23. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  24. ADVISORY - Rear Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Multiple Locations (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  25. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 202125TH NOVEMBER 2022110,842 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both From Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both To Flexible Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Axle Corroded
  9. ADVISORY - Manufactures Sill Covers Fitted Restricting Inspection Of Components
FAILED22ND NOVEMBER 2021110,842 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both From Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both To Flexible Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Axle Corroded
  10. ADVISORY - Manufactures Sill Covers Fitted Restricting Inspection Of Components
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 202025TH NOVEMBER 2021109,534 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Corrosion On Rear Axle
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED9TH NOVEMBER 2020109,534 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Corrosion On Rear Axle
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Missing (1.1.13 (c))
  10. MAJOR - Brake Performance Not Tested (1.2.1 (g))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. DANGEROUS - Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
  13. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 201925TH NOVEMBER 2020108,423 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED26TH NOVEMBER 2019108,423 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 201821ST NOVEMBER 2019106,573 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
FAILED20TH NOVEMBER 2018106,573 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201724TH OCTOBER 2018105,479 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201624TH OCTOBER 2017103,444 MI
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 2016103,444 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED30TH APRIL 201529TH APRIL 201697,981 MI
PASSED22ND APRIL 201423RD APRIL 201594,400 MI
PASSED24TH APRIL 201323RD APRIL 201490,682 MI
PASSED30TH MARCH 201229TH MARCH 201385,734 MI
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 20118TH MARCH 201280,554 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)
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 201180,554 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Right (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

KY08MLJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

KY08MLJ MOT Comments

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KY08MLJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 115,265 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,780 miles

KY08MLJ FAQs

This Vauxhall Astra with registration KY08MLJ was manufactured on Saturday 8th March 2008 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.7 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 115,265 miles, so this Vauxhall has travelled an average of 6,780 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Vauxhall Astra beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means KY08MLJ has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Vauxhall Astra has had 120 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 22 Major, 4 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 3 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does KY08MLJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 KY08MLJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is KY08MLJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 KY08MLJ does have Tax. Read more

When does KY08MLJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for KY08MLJ will expire in 3 months on Friday 1st January 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 KY08MLJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for KY08MLJ will expire in 2 months on Sunday 6th December 2026. Read more

When did KY08MLJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for KY08MLJ was on Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 12:28. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has KY08MLJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for KY08MLJ 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 KY08MLJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for KY08MLJ we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is KY08MLJ?

KY08MLJ is registered as a 2008 Vauxhall Astra. Read more

How many miles has KY08MLJ done?

The odometer reading for KY08MLJ at the last MOT in November 2025 was 115,265 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 6,780 miles per year. Read more

How old is KY08MLJ?

The vehicle KY08MLJ was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 8th March 2008. Read more

What colour is KY08MLJ?

The official colour of KY08MLJ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does KY08MLJ have?

KY08MLJ has a 1.7 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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