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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L18 DJNMOT history

L18 DJN is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L18 DJN blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
165,687 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 DJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 DJN was last recorded at 165,687 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,586 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
9,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,687 miles
  • 2025 – 157,814 miles
  • 2023 – 146,410 miles
  • 2022 – 137,711 miles
  • 2021 – 126,051 miles
  • 2020 – 114,314 miles
  • 2019 – 104,540 miles
  • 2018 – 95,381 miles
  • 2017 – 86,443 miles
  • 2016 – 78,325 miles
  • 2015 – 68,580 miles
  • 2014 – 60,659 miles
  • 2013 – 49,132 miles
  • 2012 – 37,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,687 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,687 miles (+101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    165,687 miles
    Test number
    755909261215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail165,586 miles (+7,772)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,586 miles
    Test number
    775516759815
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass157,814 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,814 miles
    Test number
    312428908621
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail157,784 miles (+11,374)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,784 miles
    Test number
    279639721693
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass146,410 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,410 miles
    Test number
    261232146308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail146,399 miles (+8,688)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,399 miles
    Test number
    301234978584
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass137,711 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    137,711 miles
    Test number
    430885092911
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail137,711 miles (+11,660)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,711 miles
    Test number
    722672046813
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,051 miles (+11,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,051 miles
    Test number
    953432480132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass114,314 miles (+9,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,314 miles
    Test number
    653635821744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass104,540 miles (+9,159)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,540 miles
    Test number
    693871052658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,381 miles (+8,938)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,381 miles
    Test number
    893327450159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,443 miles (+8,118)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,443 miles
    Test number
    759230168456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,325 miles
    Test number
    308348944223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail78,325 miles (+9,745)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,325 miles
    Test number
    228856602663
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass68,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,580 miles
    Test number
    773464614462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail68,580 miles (+7,921)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,580 miles
    Test number
    302963670745
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass60,659 miles (+11,527)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,659 miles
    Test number
    336989864246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,132 miles (+11,147)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,132 miles
    Test number
    435873303404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,985 miles
    Test number
    486457172260
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L18 DJN

Does L18 DJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 DJN is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 DJN?
The MOT on L18 DJN is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 DJN done?
L18 DJN was recorded at 165,687 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 9,601 miles a year.
Has L18 DJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 DJN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 DJN 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 L18 DJN find?
L18 DJN passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, and 1 more.

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