
Vauxhall Astra
Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,598 cc
L113 RATMOT history
L113 RAT is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 53,912 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 53,912 mi
- At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,670 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L113 RAT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L113 RAT was last recorded at 53,912 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 53,252 miles · 24 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 660 miles
- Average per year
- 1,670 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 53,912 miles
- 2023 – 53,252 miles
- 2022 – 51,489 miles
- 2021 – 50,816 miles
- 2020 – 46,836 miles
- 2019 – 39,588 miles
- 2018 – 33,320 miles
- 2017 – 30,802 miles
- 2016 – 29,031 miles
- 2015 – 27,556 miles
- 2014 – 25,979 miles
- 2013 – 24,889 miles
- 2010 – 24,785 miles
- 2009 – 24,672 miles
- 2008 – 24,541 miles
- 2007 – 24,371 miles
- 2006 – 23,990 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front and rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
WEAR IN WIPER BLADES/NS TOP SHOCKER MOUNTING
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,912 miles (+660)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 53,912 miles
- Test number
- 561155177819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,252 miles (+28)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 53,252 miles
- Test number
- 626581266213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail53,224 miles (+1,735)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,224 miles
- Test number
- 683912523911
- MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle Rear at 54% offside rear brake lazy in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass51,489 miles (+673)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 51,489 miles
- Test number
- 186207686376
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass50,816 miles (+3,980)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 50,816 miles
- Test number
- 463862238602
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front n/s wearing on edge's,o/s wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,836 miles (+7,248)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 46,836 miles
- Test number
- 640957779112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,588 miles (+6,268)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 39,588 miles
- Test number
- 402831868471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,320 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 33,320 miles
- Test number
- 897947869436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,248 miles (+2,446)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,248 miles
- Test number
- 769504858079
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass30,802 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 30,802 miles
- Test number
- 448245521254
- AdvisoryWEAR IN WIPER BLADES/NS TOP SHOCKER MOUNTING
Fail30,789 miles (+1,758)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,789 miles
- Test number
- 793388987440
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWEAR IN WIPER BLADES/NS TOP SHOCKER MOUNTING
Pass29,031 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 29,031 miles
- Test number
- 356867597242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,023 miles (+1,467)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,023 miles
- Test number
- 618670973573
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass27,556 miles (+1,577)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 27,556 miles
- Test number
- 505919265028
- NoteNearside rear tyre wall cracking
Pass25,979 miles (+1,090)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 25,979 miles
- Test number
- 159180854405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,889 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 24,889 miles
- Test number
- 926150653078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,785 miles (+113)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 24,785 miles
- Test number
- 243723100428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,672 miles (+131)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 24,672 miles
- Test number
- 470178399044
- NoteFRONT REG PLATE CRACKED
Pass24,541 miles (+170)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 24,541 miles
- Test number
- 964265198020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,371 miles (+381)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 24,371 miles
- Test number
- 304688507166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,990 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 23,990 miles
- Test number
- 252426496073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L113 RAT
- Does L113 RAT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L113 RAT expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L113 RAT?
- The MOT on L113 RAT expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L113 RAT done?
- L113 RAT was recorded at 53,912 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 1,670 miles a year.
- Has L113 RAT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L113 RAT has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on L113 RAT 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 L113 RAT find?
- L113 RAT passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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