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Vauxhall Astra

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,956 cc

L18 WHAMOT history

L18 WHA is a white diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

L18 WHA white Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
119,725 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 WHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 WHA was last recorded at 119,725 miles on 28 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2026: 119,725 miles, lower than 141,898 miles on 26 Mar 2026.

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
141,898 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Average per year
9,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,725 miles
  • 2025 – 139,060 miles
  • 2024 – 126,290 miles
  • 2023 – 116,097 miles
  • 2022 – 105,659 miles
  • 2021 – 94,741 miles
  • 2020 – 80,635 miles
  • 2019 – 67,430 miles
  • 2018 – 52,149 miles
  • 2017 – 39,556 miles
  • 2016 – 27,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,725 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,725 miles (-22,173)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,725 miles
    Test number
    759305445082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,898 miles (+2,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,898 miles
    Test number
    255042099710
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front service brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
  3. Pass139,060 miles (+12,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    139,060 miles
    Test number
    649969512476
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass126,290 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,290 miles
    Test number
    185244116323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail126,276 miles (+51)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,276 miles
    Test number
    735692706485
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail126,225 miles (+10,128)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,225 miles
    Test number
    387076688832
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested calliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryUndertray and plastic covers fitted underbody
  7. Pass116,097 miles (+10,438)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,097 miles
    Test number
    706270791098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,659 miles
    Test number
    159377438821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail105,659 miles (+10,918)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,659 miles
    Test number
    763161982643
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running light out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass94,741 miles (+14,106)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,741 miles
    Test number
    567194373502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,635 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,635 miles
    Test number
    639264829687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,634 miles (+13,204)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,634 miles
    Test number
    196768717736
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass67,430 miles (+15,281)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,430 miles
    Test number
    909201413607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,149 miles (+12,593)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,149 miles
    Test number
    441382108900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,556 miles (+11,729)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,556 miles
    Test number
    417328002203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,827 miles
    Test number
    164787116135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 WHA

Does L18 WHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 WHA is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 WHA?
The MOT on L18 WHA is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 WHA done?
L18 WHA was recorded at 119,725 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 9,025 miles a year.
Has L18 WHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 WHA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 WHA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 WHA find?
L18 WHA passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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