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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

L20 ENYMOT history

L20 ENY is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

L20 ENY silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,438 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 ENY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 ENY was last recorded at 96,438 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2019: 86,291 miles, lower than 119,260 miles on 20 Mar 2016.

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
96,429 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,438 miles
  • 2023 – 95,423 miles
  • 2022 – 93,480 miles
  • 2021 – 90,898 miles
  • 2020 – 89,330 miles
  • 2019 – 86,291 miles
  • 2016 – 119,260 miles
  • 2015 – 101,950 miles
  • 2013 – 101,177 miles
  • 2012 – 94,067 miles
  • 2011 – 78,118 miles
  • 2010 – 65,832 miles
  • 2009 – 54,849 miles
  • 2008 – 41,822 miles
  • 2007 – 33,672 miles
  • 2006 – 23,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,438 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,438 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,438 miles
    Test number
    822315456857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail96,429 miles (+1,006)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,429 miles
    Test number
    638758954078
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass95,423 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,423 miles
    Test number
    955205201357
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail95,411 miles (+1,931)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,411 miles
    Test number
    415602601285
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass93,480 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,480 miles
    Test number
    895456214992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,898 miles (+1,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,898 miles
    Test number
    995852483324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass89,330 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,330 miles
    Test number
    165576723994
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail89,325 miles (+3,034)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,325 miles
    Test number
    990571681529
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass86,291 miles (-32,969)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,291 miles
    Test number
    471841178591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,260 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,260 miles
    Test number
    731467957603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
  11. Fail119,260 miles (+17,310)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,260 miles
    Test number
    805292727550
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
  12. Fail101,950 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,950 miles
    Test number
    685029655008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  13. Pass101,950 miles (+773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    101,950 miles
    Test number
    886389055055
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass101,177 miles (+7,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,177 miles
    Test number
    956324523355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Pass94,067 miles (+15,949)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,067 miles
    Test number
    667054212322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass78,118 miles (+36)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    78,118 miles
    Test number
    606057401355
    • NoteNear side inner cv boot split
  17. Fail78,082 miles (+12,250)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,082 miles
    Test number
    296925801354
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNear side inner cv boot split
  18. Pass65,832 miles (+10,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,832 miles
    Test number
    994591000340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  19. Pass54,849 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,849 miles
    Test number
    552088109330
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail54,845 miles (+13,023)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,845 miles
    Test number
    430207109305
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass41,822 miles (+8,150)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,822 miles
    Test number
    741933408317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,672 miles (+9,884)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,672 miles
    Test number
    992242397267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,788 miles
    Test number
    683482986297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 ENY

Does L20 ENY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 ENY is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 ENY?
The MOT on L20 ENY is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 ENY done?
L20 ENY was recorded at 96,438 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 3,659 miles a year.
Has L20 ENY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 ENY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 ENY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 ENY find?
L20 ENY passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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