
Vauxhall Astra
Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc
L16 MLUMOT history
L16 MLU is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 27 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,735 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 97,735 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,494 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 MLU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 27 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 MLU was last recorded at 97,735 miles on 9 Feb 2022, 23,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 73,879 miles · 14 Jul 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 23,856 miles
- Average per year
- 7,494 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 97,735 miles
- 2020 – 73,879 miles
- 2019 – 71,176 miles
- 2018 – 62,906 miles
- 2017 – 56,781 miles
- 2016 – 49,938 miles
- 2015 – 42,593 miles
- 2014 – 35,569 miles
- 2013 – 29,612 miles
- 2012 – 21,834 miles
- 2011 – 21,732 miles
- 2010 – 13,617 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
15 tests since 19 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,735 miles (+23,856)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 97,735 miles
- Test number
- 682085000616
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,879 miles (+2,703)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 73,879 miles
- Test number
- 752494745393
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s/r spring coil bound
Pass71,176 miles (+8,270)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 71,176 miles
- Test number
- 275884871145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,906 miles (+6,125)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 62,906 miles
- Test number
- 767417372479
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine sump corroded
- AdvisorySteering rack oily
Pass56,781 miles (+6,843)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 56,781 miles
- Test number
- 524801318383
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edgs
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
Pass49,938 miles (+7,345)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 49,938 miles
- Test number
- 146780224446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,593 miles (+7,024)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 42,593 miles
- Test number
- 248158215161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,569 miles (+5,957)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 35,569 miles
- Test number
- 669411084054
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass29,612 miles (+43)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 29,612 miles
- Test number
- 657701783000
- NoteBoth front tyres tread depth below requirement of 1.6mm (outwith prescribed area) (inner edges)
Fail29,569 miles (+7,735)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,569 miles
- Test number
- 166388173432
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres tread depth below requirement of 1.6mm (outwith prescribed area) (inner edges)
Pass21,834 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 21,834 miles
- Test number
- 706329372050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,834 miles (+102)6 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,834 miles
- Test number
- 757619972043
- Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- Repaired at testNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail21,732 miles (+8,115)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,732 miles
- Test number
- 648629121359
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass13,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 13,617 miles
- Test number
- 290643420316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,617 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,617 miles
- Test number
- 601713220341
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront and rear discs corroded and slightly worn
Questions about L16 MLU
- Does L16 MLU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L16 MLU expired on 8 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L16 MLU?
- The MOT on L16 MLU expired on 8 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L16 MLU done?
- L16 MLU was recorded at 97,735 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2022, an average of 7,494 miles a year.
- Has L16 MLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 MLU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2013.
- Has the mileage on L16 MLU 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 MLU find?
- L16 MLU passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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