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Vauxhall Astra

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L1 GENMOT history

L1 GEN is a white petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 138,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L1 GEN white Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
138,253 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 GEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 GEN was last recorded at 138,253 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 56,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,215 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
56,038 miles
Average per year
10,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,253 miles
  • 2024 – 82,215 miles
  • 2023 – 73,264 miles
  • 2022 – 68,292 miles
  • 2021 – 59,447 miles
  • 2020 – 52,637 miles
  • 2019 – 43,145 miles
  • 2017 – 41,137 miles
  • 2016 – 36,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,253 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,253 miles (+56,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,253 miles
    Test number
    253475556598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass82,215 miles (+4,883)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,215 miles
    Test number
    728177603094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    77,332 miles
    Test number
    425886409970
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wipers leave smears

  4. Fail77,332 miles (+4,068)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,332 miles
    Test number
    920979453594
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb was loose (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wipers leave smears

  5. Pass73,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,264 miles
    Test number
    144573519485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,264 miles (+4,972)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,264 miles
    Test number
    125716704809
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drl not working

  7. Pass68,292 miles (+8,845)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,292 miles
    Test number
    566063912730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,447 miles
    Test number
    459257256531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,447 miles (+6,810)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,447 miles
    Test number
    365777494088
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass52,637 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,637 miles
    Test number
    294090064943
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail52,624 miles (+9,479)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,624 miles
    Test number
    435708589933
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass43,145 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    43,145 miles
    Test number
    632216361819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,137 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,137 miles
    Test number
    543196510617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,962 miles
    Test number
    190467177501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 GEN

Does L1 GEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 GEN is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 GEN?
The MOT on L1 GEN is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 GEN done?
L1 GEN was recorded at 138,253 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 10,972 miles a year.
Has L1 GEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 GEN has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 GEN 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 L1 GEN find?
L1 GEN passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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