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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

L15 SMDMOT history

L15 SMD is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 11 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

L15 SMD silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2024
Mileage
72,205 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 SMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 SMD was last recorded at 72,205 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 3,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,454 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,751 miles
Average per year
5,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 72,205 miles
  • 2022 – 68,454 miles
  • 2021 – 63,486 miles
  • 2020 – 58,115 miles
  • 2019 – 53,045 miles
  • 2018 – 46,920 miles
  • 2017 – 42,038 miles
  • 2016 – 37,569 miles
  • 2015 – 31,409 miles
  • 2014 – 24,742 miles
  • 2013 – 18,668 miles
  • 2012 – 13,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,205 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,205 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,205 miles
    Test number
    364731633178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,454 miles
    Test number
    571910869754
    • AdvisoryAdvice on further look at rear brakes and brake discs
    • AdvisoryAdvice on slight surface corrosion at front and rear axles suspension and underside all over

  3. Fail68,454 miles (+4,968)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,454 miles
    Test number
    806876434932
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvice on further look at rear brakes and brake discs
    • AdvisoryAdvice on slight surface corrosion at front and rear axles suspension and underside all over

  4. Pass63,486 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,486 miles
    Test number
    554046402653
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail63,485 miles (+5,370)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,485 miles
    Test number
    765249050527
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass58,115 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,115 miles
    Test number
    480987499253
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail58,112 miles (+5,067)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,112 miles
    Test number
    567101039945
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass53,045 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    570138274265
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail53,045 miles (+6,125)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    248172144771
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass46,920 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,920 miles
    Test number
    483198510708
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Fail46,918 miles (+4,880)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,918 miles
    Test number
    123685344134
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front to middle clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer position lamp inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Pass42,038 miles (+4,469)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,038 miles
    Test number
    106063953342
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are slightly cracked on side-wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass37,569 miles (+6,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,569 miles
    Test number
    940862276077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass31,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,409 miles
    Test number
    999858824325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,409 miles (+6,667)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,409 miles
    Test number
    165042317177
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass24,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,742 miles
    Test number
    139484154298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,742 miles (+6,074)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,742 miles
    Test number
    138854054231
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass18,668 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,668 miles
    Test number
    437234053261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,260 miles
    Test number
    447998042216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,260 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,260 miles
    Test number
    376618342488
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L15 SMD

Does L15 SMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 SMD expired on 11 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 SMD?
The MOT on L15 SMD expired on 11 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 SMD done?
L15 SMD was recorded at 72,205 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 5,349 miles a year.
Has L15 SMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 SMD has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L15 SMD 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 SMD find?
L15 SMD passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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