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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L13 UCEMOT history

L13 UCE is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

L13 UCE black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
111,783 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 UCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 UCE was last recorded at 111,783 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 4,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,295 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,488 miles
Average per year
5,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,783 miles
  • 2025 – 107,295 miles
  • 2024 – 103,942 miles
  • 2023 – 100,615 miles
  • 2022 – 95,495 miles
  • 2021 – 91,428 miles
  • 2020 – 89,646 miles
  • 2019 – 87,573 miles
  • 2018 – 83,934 miles
  • 2017 – 80,052 miles
  • 2016 – 75,368 miles
  • 2015 – 68,664 miles
  • 2014 – 59,927 miles
  • 2013 – 50,283 miles
  • 2011 – 38,795 miles
  • 2010 – 27,852 miles
  • 2009 – 21,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,783 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front slight binding

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front both inner rack ends slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    111,783 miles
    Test number
    293361928267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight binding

  2. Fail111,776 miles (+4,481)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,776 miles
    Test number
    351345981557
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight binding

  3. Pass107,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,295 miles
    Test number
    644578028246
    • AdvisoryFront both inner rack ends slight play

  4. Fail107,295 miles (+3,353)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,295 miles
    Test number
    106373419413
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both inner rack ends slight play

  5. Pass103,942 miles (+3,327)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,942 miles
    Test number
    430634756488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,615 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,615 miles
    Test number
    947191184763
    • MinorCentral Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail100,614 miles (+5,119)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,614 miles
    Test number
    544130222773
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass95,495 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,495 miles
    Test number
    304889872201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in osr axle bush

  9. Fail95,494 miles (+4,066)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,494 miles
    Test number
    892559321213
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSF headlamp aim is poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in osr axle bush

  10. Pass91,428 miles (+1,782)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,428 miles
    Test number
    546246343296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass89,646 miles (+2,073)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,646 miles
    Test number
    726802998768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass87,573 miles (+3,639)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,573 miles
    Test number
    593048009118
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses in poor condition but beam pattern still visible
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass83,934 miles (+3,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,934 miles
    Test number
    903841068348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass80,052 miles (+4,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,052 miles
    Test number
    393363568671
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryPlay o/s/f inner rack joint
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/f top suspension mount

  15. Pass75,368 miles (+6,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,368 miles
    Test number
    443812934554
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in tie rod
    • AdvisoryRear park brake only just passed performance test

  16. Pass68,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,664 miles
    Test number
    350258384899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner egde (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail68,664 miles (+8,737)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,664 miles
    Test number
    304942494144
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner egde (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass59,927 miles (+9,644)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,927 miles
    Test number
    818721424205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,283 miles (+315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,283 miles
    Test number
    679635933281
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass49,968 miles (+11,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,968 miles
    Test number
    326847423458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass38,795 miles (+2,970)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,795 miles
    Test number
    606772961329
    • NoteFront registration plate is starting to delaminate.
    • NoteInner edge of front brake discs are starting to corrode.

  22. Pass35,825 miles (+7,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,825 miles
    Test number
    316395911453
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass27,852 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,852 miles
    Test number
    474015520264
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre

  24. Fail27,849 miles (+6,397)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,849 miles
    Test number
    701375920271
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass21,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,452 miles
    Test number
    473937349236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 UCE

Does L13 UCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 UCE is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 UCE?
The MOT on L13 UCE is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 UCE done?
L13 UCE was recorded at 111,783 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 5,311 miles a year.
Has L13 UCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 UCE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 UCE 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 L13 UCE find?
L13 UCE passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front slight binding.

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