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Vauxhall Astra

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L15 XGRMOT history

L15 XGR is a white petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L15 XGR white Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
71,268 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 XGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 XGR was last recorded at 71,268 miles on 21 May 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,239 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
3,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,268 miles
  • 2025 – 70,415 miles
  • 2023 – 68,808 miles
  • 2022 – 67,306 miles
  • 2021 – 65,524 miles
  • 2020 – 63,172 miles
  • 2019 – 57,292 miles
  • 2018 – 52,560 miles
  • 2017 – 48,872 miles
  • 2016 – 40,270 miles
  • 2015 – 37,009 miles
  • 2014 – 33,305 miles
  • 2013 – 29,345 miles
  • 2012 – 25,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,268 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smearing and requires replacement
  • AdvisoryEngine service warning lit on dashboard
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded And slightly weak at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside edges

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,268 miles (+29)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    71,268 miles
    Test number
    443822412952
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smearing and requires replacement
    • AdvisoryEngine service warning lit on dashboard
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded And slightly weak at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail71,239 miles (+824)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,239 miles
    Test number
    123546265576
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Catalyst burnt out? (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine service insp on 0
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass70,415 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    70,415 miles
    Test number
    299072271634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOnly just met minimum emissions criteria struggled through but met minimum,may require catalyst?

  4. Fail70,415 miles (+1,607)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,415 miles
    Test number
    233144785616
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOnly just met minimum emissions criteria struggled through but met minimum,may require catalyst?

  5. Pass68,808 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,808 miles
    Test number
    871597278897
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly just met emissions criteria and may require catalysts replacing
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pads look low but would require wheel removal for closer inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake effort only just met @18%, 16% is minimum

  6. Fail68,808 miles (+1,502)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,808 miles
    Test number
    694267814025
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre pressure low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly just met emissions criteria and may require catalysts replacing
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pads look low but would require wheel removal for closer inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake effort only just met @18%, 16% is minimum

  7. Pass67,306 miles (+1,782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,306 miles
    Test number
    838673545445
    • AdvisoryEngine service lamp on zero
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly just met emissions criteria, possibly faulty catalyst, would require further investigation

  8. Pass65,524 miles (+2,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,524 miles
    Test number
    111637366545
    • AdvisoryEngine service warning lit
    • AdvisoryJust met minimum emmisons criteria
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass63,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,172 miles
    Test number
    465778610309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,172 miles (+5,880)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,172 miles
    Test number
    359955153560
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass57,292 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,292 miles
    Test number
    930947288583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,846 miles (+4,286)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,846 miles
    Test number
    166863329817
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass52,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,560 miles
    Test number
    900817054905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,560 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,560 miles
    Test number
    521801350973
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  15. Fail52,560 miles (+3,688)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,560 miles
    Test number
    739989454965
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  16. Pass48,872 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,872 miles
    Test number
    852582398305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,870 miles (+8,600)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,870 miles
    Test number
    717382094506
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass40,270 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,270 miles
    Test number
    961675675798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,249 miles (+3,240)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,249 miles
    Test number
    312068859789
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  20. Pass37,009 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,009 miles
    Test number
    259635755113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail36,998 miles (+3,693)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,998 miles
    Test number
    805005455169
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass33,305 miles (+3,960)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,305 miles
    Test number
    275559644104
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in tread

  23. Pass29,345 miles (+3,428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,345 miles
    Test number
    248665953479
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs corroded

  24. Pass25,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,917 miles
    Test number
    206082852261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 XGR

Does L15 XGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 XGR is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 XGR?
The MOT on L15 XGR is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 XGR done?
L15 XGR was recorded at 71,268 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,311 miles a year.
Has L15 XGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 XGR has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 XGR 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 XGR find?
L15 XGR passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 7 advisories: both front wipers smearing and requires replacement; engine service warning lit on dashboard; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has surface corrosion, and 4 more.

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