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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

L16 HMMMOT history

L16 HMM is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 22 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 226,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.

L16 HMM blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2025
Mileage
226,258 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 HMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 HMM was last recorded at 226,258 miles on 9 Aug 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,242 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
12,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 226,258 miles
  • 2023 – 80,854 miles
  • 2019 – 72,254 miles
  • 2018 – 61,761 miles
  • 2017 – 59,144 miles
  • 2015 – 58,731 miles
  • 2014 – 52,438 miles
  • 2010 – 44,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,258 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,258 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    226,258 miles
    Test number
    174938206051
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail226,242 miles (+145,388)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,242 miles
    Test number
    505244565264
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass80,854 miles (+8,600)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,854 miles
    Test number
    106236687973
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass72,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,254 miles
    Test number
    678738554490
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery loose
  5. Fail72,254 miles (+10,493)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,254 miles
    Test number
    902943686371
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the rear box joint box loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure rear box clamp adrift. and securing bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour bulb showing a white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour bulb showing a white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery loose
  6. Pass61,761 miles (+2,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,761 miles
    Test number
    966956921526
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge &2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres cracking in tread & outer wall
  7. Pass59,144 miles (+413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,144 miles
    Test number
    379935182872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking up
  8. Fail58,731 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,731 miles
    Test number
    179554945195
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass58,731 miles (+6,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,731 miles
    Test number
    377404845114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass52,438 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,438 miles
    Test number
    547607894071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,517 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,517 miles
    Test number
    133646660203
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth sides front disc(s) slightly worn
  12. Pass44,517 miles (+1,758)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,517 miles
    Test number
    914336260228
    • NoteBoth sides front disc(s) slightly worn
  13. Pass42,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,759 miles
    Test number
    422052540042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 HMM

Does L16 HMM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 HMM expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 HMM?
The MOT on L16 HMM expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 HMM done?
L16 HMM was recorded at 226,258 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 12,663 miles a year.
Has L16 HMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 HMM has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 HMM 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 L16 HMM find?
L16 HMM passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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