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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,956 cc

L20 BLDMOT history

L20 BLD is a black diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 13 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

L20 BLD black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
141,115 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 BLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 BLD was last recorded at 141,115 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 6,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2024: 129,968 miles, lower than 129,969 miles on 3 Apr 2024.

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
135,064 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,051 miles
Average per year
9,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,115 miles
  • 2025 – 135,064 miles
  • 2024 – 129,968 miles
  • 2023 – 121,091 miles
  • 2022 – 104,487 miles
  • 2021 – 94,408 miles
  • 2020 – 90,670 miles
  • 2019 – 83,333 miles
  • 2018 – 65,147 miles
  • 2017 – 56,732 miles
  • 2015 – 36,856 miles
  • 2014 – 26,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,115 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    141,115 miles
    Test number
    909629092510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail141,112 miles (+6,048)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,112 miles
    Test number
    474895083688
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass135,064 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    135,064 miles
    Test number
    323492376083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,061 miles (+5,093)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,061 miles
    Test number
    272053131996
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass129,968 miles (-1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    129,968 miles
    Test number
    646846331643
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail129,969 miles (+8,878)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,969 miles
    Test number
    142312250437
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass121,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,091 miles
    Test number
    666760830060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,091 miles (+16,604)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,091 miles
    Test number
    833084947426
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass104,487 miles (+10,079)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    104,487 miles
    Test number
    960346329408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,408 miles (+3,738)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,408 miles
    Test number
    284581112341
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
  11. Pass90,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,670 miles
    Test number
    852741620515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,670 miles (+7,337)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,670 miles
    Test number
    696797214346
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass83,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,333 miles
    Test number
    483167768789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,333 miles (+18,186)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,333 miles
    Test number
    569433586441
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  15. Pass65,147 miles (+8,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,147 miles
    Test number
    196162756221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Pass56,732 miles (+19,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,732 miles
    Test number
    390429192276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass36,856 miles (+10,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,856 miles
    Test number
    785724885002
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass26,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,251 miles
    Test number
    476283674016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,251 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,251 miles
    Test number
    777513774099
    • Repaired at testCentre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Questions about L20 BLD

Does L20 BLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 BLD is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 BLD?
The MOT on L20 BLD is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 BLD done?
L20 BLD was recorded at 141,115 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 9,477 miles a year.
Has L20 BLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 BLD has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 BLD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 BLD find?
L20 BLD passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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