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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

6971 LJMOT history

6971 LJ is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 19 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 26,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

6971 LJ silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
26,519 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6971 LJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6971 LJ was last recorded at 26,519 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,806 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
713 miles
Average per year
1,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,519 miles
  • 2025 – 25,806 miles
  • 2024 – 24,984 miles
  • 2023 – 24,115 miles
  • 2022 – 22,826 miles
  • 2021 – 21,992 miles
  • 2020 – 21,320 miles
  • 2019 – 20,744 miles
  • 2018 – 19,824 miles
  • 2017 – 19,189 miles
  • 2016 – 18,299 miles
  • 2015 – 17,585 miles
  • 2014 – 16,424 miles
  • 2013 – 14,119 miles
  • 2012 – 12,109 miles
  • 2011 – 9,840 miles
  • 2010 – 7,786 miles
  • 2009 – 5,192 miles
  • 2008 – 3,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,519 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,519 miles (+713)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    26,519 miles
    Test number
    617754621692
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass25,806 miles (+822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    25,806 miles
    Test number
    284747196619
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass24,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    24,984 miles
    Test number
    941719426917
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail24,984 miles (+869)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,984 miles
    Test number
    466734109334
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass24,115 miles (+1,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    24,115 miles
    Test number
    294087579131
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass22,826 miles (+834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    22,826 miles
    Test number
    839280538257
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass21,992 miles (+672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    21,992 miles
    Test number
    838695539635
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass21,320 miles (+576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    21,320 miles
    Test number
    644616050215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass20,744 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    20,744 miles
    Test number
    354860418955
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail20,742 miles (+918)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,742 miles
    Test number
    952143517852
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass19,824 miles (+635)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    19,824 miles
    Test number
    982245406558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,189 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,189 miles
    Test number
    176529532143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,299 miles (+714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,299 miles
    Test number
    951199400198
    • AdvisoryAdvice o/s/r. tyre outer wall cracking.

  14. Pass17,585 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,585 miles
    Test number
    997055675076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,424 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,424 miles
    Test number
    667726074058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,119 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,119 miles
    Test number
    237613463081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,109 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,109 miles
    Test number
    285911552060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail12,043 miles (+2,203)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,043 miles
    Test number
    198065542075
    • FailureInner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass9,840 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    9,840 miles
    Test number
    306210961051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,786 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    7,786 miles
    Test number
    574107350084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,192 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    5,192 miles
    Test number
    542791359014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass3,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    3,884 miles
    Test number
    822385838081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6971 LJ

What vehicle is registration 6971 LJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6971 LJ on a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 19 Mar 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 6971 LJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6971 LJ is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6971 LJ?
The MOT on 6971 LJ is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6971 LJ done?
6971 LJ was recorded at 26,519 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 1,232 miles a year.
Has 6971 LJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6971 LJ has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on 6971 LJ 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 6971 LJ find?
6971 LJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.

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