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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,600 cc

L18 RBAMOT history

L18 RBA is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 9 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 91,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.

L18 RBA black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2026
Mileage
91,894 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 RBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 RBA was last recorded at 91,894 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 1,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2011: 46,407 miles, lower than 46,467 miles on 1 Apr 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,089 miles · 13 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,805 miles
Average per year
3,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,894 miles
  • 2024 – 90,089 miles
  • 2023 – 88,539 miles
  • 2022 – 87,059 miles
  • 2021 – 85,697 miles
  • 2020 – 84,280 miles
  • 2019 – 82,614 miles
  • 2018 – 81,873 miles
  • 2017 – 80,873 miles
  • 2016 – 76,644 miles
  • 2015 – 72,413 miles
  • 2014 – 66,331 miles
  • 2013 – 58,901 miles
  • 2012 – 52,432 miles
  • 2011 – 46,407 miles
  • 2010 – 41,625 miles
  • 2009 – 34,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,894 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,894 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,894 miles
    Test number
    627743811278
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail91,894 miles (+1,805)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,894 miles
    Test number
    449956192582
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass90,089 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,089 miles
    Test number
    556362082968
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail90,089 miles (+1,550)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,089 miles
    Test number
    860979637876
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass88,539 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,539 miles
    Test number
    706507652013
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail88,539 miles (+1,480)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,539 miles
    Test number
    468179047169
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass87,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,059 miles
    Test number
    439533005633
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail87,059 miles (+1,362)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,059 miles
    Test number
    746759324885
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass85,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,697 miles
    Test number
    243170806922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,697 miles (+1,417)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,697 miles
    Test number
    463262150915
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass84,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,280 miles
    Test number
    185565270126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail84,280 miles (+1,666)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,280 miles
    Test number
    996958163622
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass82,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,614 miles
    Test number
    411720282991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  14. Fail82,614 miles (+741)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,614 miles
    Test number
    845480438774
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  15. Pass81,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,873 miles
    Test number
    339992772421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,873 miles (+1,000)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,873 miles
    Test number
    380493406412
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass80,873 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,873 miles
    Test number
    582694964197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,872 miles (+4,228)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,872 miles
    Test number
    187425739338
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door Mirror (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass76,644 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,644 miles
    Test number
    681379541246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,413 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,413 miles
    Test number
    378992895039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail72,413 miles (+6,082)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,413 miles
    Test number
    879092195004
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass66,331 miles (+7,430)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,331 miles
    Test number
    555368334035
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Pass58,901 miles (+6,469)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,901 miles
    Test number
    316442693046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,432 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,432 miles
    Test number
    908081592000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,407 miles (-60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,407 miles
    Test number
    307394491077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  26. Fail46,467 miles (+4,842)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,467 miles
    Test number
    726671791057
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  27. Pass41,625 miles (+7,318)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,625 miles
    Test number
    161598240028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,307 miles
    Test number
    113348249465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail34,307 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,307 miles
    Test number
    193458849403
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L18 RBA

Does L18 RBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 RBA expired on 13 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 RBA?
The MOT on L18 RBA expired on 13 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 RBA done?
L18 RBA was recorded at 91,894 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 3,602 miles a year.
Has L18 RBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 RBA has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 RBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 RBA find?
L18 RBA passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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