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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L101 KARMOT history

L101 KAR is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 26 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2024.

L101 KAR silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2025
Mileage
92,629 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L101 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L101 KAR was last recorded at 92,629 miles on 14 Oct 2024, 3,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,321 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,308 miles
Average per year
4,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,629 miles
  • 2023 – 89,321 miles
  • 2022 – 85,176 miles
  • 2021 – 81,048 miles
  • 2020 – 76,694 miles
  • 2019 – 72,747 miles
  • 2018 – 67,253 miles
  • 2017 – 60,320 miles
  • 2016 – 54,216 miles
  • 2015 – 47,700 miles
  • 2014 – 41,924 miles
  • 2013 – 37,957 miles
  • 2012 – 30,006 miles
  • 2011 – 25,812 miles
  • 2010 – 20,854 miles
  • 2009 – 15,486 miles
  • 2008 – 13,078 miles
  • 2007 – 10,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,629 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,629 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,629 miles
    Test number
    673400014995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,321 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,321 miles
    Test number
    759897022908
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail89,315 miles (+4,139)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,315 miles
    Test number
    949837532161
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass85,176 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,176 miles
    Test number
    232920711548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,048 miles (+4,354)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,048 miles
    Test number
    166001671741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,694 miles (+3,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,694 miles
    Test number
    989057040295
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass72,747 miles (+5,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,747 miles
    Test number
    885376172793
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. Pass67,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    940153271521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail67,253 miles (+6,933)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    160698358929
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass60,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,320 miles
    Test number
    708239789801
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
  11. Fail60,320 miles (+6,104)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,320 miles
    Test number
    391213005273
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass54,216 miles (+6,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,216 miles
    Test number
    212804116397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass47,700 miles (+5,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,700 miles
    Test number
    701640411149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is cracking in tread, also slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0-3.0mm, worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is cracking in tread
  14. Pass41,924 miles (+3,967)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,924 miles
    Test number
    516517694206
    • NoteRear tyre's perrished on running surface
  15. Pass37,957 miles (+7,951)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,957 miles
    Test number
    396097293222
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre's cracked on running surface
  16. Pass30,006 miles (+4,194)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,006 miles
    Test number
    169733892217
    • NoteFront and rear discs are slightly lipped
  17. Pass25,812 miles (+4,958)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,812 miles
    Test number
    277072991226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,854 miles (+5,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,854 miles
    Test number
    321442190457
    • 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)
  19. Pass15,486 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,486 miles
    Test number
    972893999247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,078 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    13,078 miles
    Test number
    253229588299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    10,449 miles
    Test number
    504720197283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L101 KAR

Does L101 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L101 KAR expired on 26 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L101 KAR?
The MOT on L101 KAR expired on 26 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L101 KAR done?
L101 KAR was recorded at 92,629 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2024, an average of 4,836 miles a year.
Has L101 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L101 KAR has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L101 KAR 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 L101 KAR find?
L101 KAR passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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