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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,598 cc

L15 MTHMOT history

L15 MTH is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 24 May 1996. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
83,634 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 MTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
24 May 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 MTH was last recorded at 83,634 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,414 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
220 miles
Average per year
1,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,634 miles
  • 2025 – 83,414 miles
  • 2024 – 83,056 miles
  • 2023 – 82,683 miles
  • 2022 – 82,070 miles
  • 2021 – 81,528 miles
  • 2020 – 80,989 miles
  • 2019 – 79,716 miles
  • 2018 – 78,117 miles
  • 2017 – 76,435 miles
  • 2016 – 75,179 miles
  • 2015 – 73,860 miles
  • 2014 – 72,571 miles
  • 2013 – 70,528 miles
  • 2012 – 68,547 miles
  • 2011 – 67,000 miles
  • 2010 – 65,402 miles
  • 2009 – 63,051 miles
  • 2008 – 59,938 miles
  • 2007 – 56,015 miles
  • 2006 – 51,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,634 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,634 miles (+220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    83,634 miles
    Test number
    646569192484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass83,414 miles (+358)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,414 miles
    Test number
    714831929664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,056 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,056 miles
    Test number
    491183646376
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail83,047 miles (+364)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,047 miles
    Test number
    802289053379
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,683 miles (+613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,683 miles
    Test number
    248145759021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,070 miles (+542)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,070 miles
    Test number
    674116539660
    • AdvisoryCooling fan not cutting in.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around to spring seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around to spring seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight dampness around P/S rack. (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass81,528 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,528 miles
    Test number
    104920255134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail81,517 miles (+528)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,517 miles
    Test number
    755416464932
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass80,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,989 miles
    Test number
    691546425174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,989 miles (+1,273)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,989 miles
    Test number
    317895417506
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass79,716 miles (+1,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,716 miles
    Test number
    475348367720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  12. Pass78,117 miles (+1,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,117 miles
    Test number
    665247800697
    • AdvisoryFRONT SUB FRAME HAS BEEN REPAIRED

  13. Pass76,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,435 miles
    Test number
    662367119182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail76,435 miles (+1,256)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,435 miles
    Test number
    850199288538
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass75,179 miles (+1,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,179 miles
    Test number
    671177028285
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s front antiroll bar link pin

  16. Pass73,860 miles (+1,289)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,860 miles
    Test number
    139272535111
    • NoteLeak at center exhaust
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear wheel arch and ends off sill rusty

  17. Pass72,571 miles (+2,043)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,571 miles
    Test number
    836683534189
    • NoteExhaust blow at center joint
    • NoteFront subframe rusty
    • NoteN/s front brake disc scored
    • NoteO/s rear wheel arch rusty

  18. Pass70,528 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,528 miles
    Test number
    439302043185
    • NoteO/s rear wheel arch rusty

  19. Fail70,528 miles (+1,981)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,528 miles
    Test number
    816062943142
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteO/s rear wheel arch rusty

  20. Pass68,547 miles (+1,547)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,547 miles
    Test number
    876379822163
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear wheel arch rusty

  21. Pass67,000 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,000 miles
    Test number
    226051431194
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear wheel arch rusty

  22. Fail67,000 miles (+1,598)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,000 miles
    Test number
    337061431185
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear wheel arch rusty

  23. Pass65,402 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,402 miles
    Test number
    493842830126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,051 miles (+3,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,051 miles
    Test number
    183463139176
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  25. Pass59,938 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,938 miles
    Test number
    762982748162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,015 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,015 miles
    Test number
    673044837101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,280 miles
    Test number
    811571336155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L15 MTH

Does L15 MTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 MTH is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 MTH?
The MOT on L15 MTH is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 MTH done?
L15 MTH was recorded at 83,634 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 1,584 miles a year.
Has L15 MTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 MTH has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L15 MTH 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 L15 MTH find?
L15 MTH passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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