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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L20 JSBMOT history

L20 JSB is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 22 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 106,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

L20 JSB silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2025
Mileage
106,062 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 JSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L20 JSB was last recorded at 106,062 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 6,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,301 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,761 miles
Average per year
7,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,062 miles
  • 2024 – 99,301 miles
  • 2023 – 92,578 miles
  • 2022 – 78,880 miles
  • 2021 – 63,101 miles
  • 2020 – 46,663 miles
  • 2019 – 30,252 miles
  • 2018 – 21,448 miles
  • 2017 – 17,025 miles
  • 2016 – 15,714 miles
  • 2015 – 14,573 miles
  • 2014 – 12,940 miles
  • 2013 – 10,158 miles
  • 2012 – 7,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,062 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront flexi deteriorated

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe between flexis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe between flexis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,062 miles (+6,761)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,062 miles
    Test number
    848665555343
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi deteriorated
  2. Pass99,301 miles (+6,723)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,301 miles
    Test number
    530950904870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,578 miles (+13,698)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,578 miles
    Test number
    716875182201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,880 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,880 miles
    Test number
    218524789967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe between flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe between flexis (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail78,877 miles (+15,776)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,877 miles
    Test number
    789410590779
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe between flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe between flexis (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass63,101 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,101 miles
    Test number
    618968343484
    • AdvisoryLower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail63,101 miles (+16,438)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,101 miles
    Test number
    318949617361
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass46,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,663 miles
    Test number
    677530871514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,663 miles (+16,411)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,663 miles
    Test number
    473475701673
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass30,252 miles (+8,804)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,252 miles
    Test number
    150058149780
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  11. Pass21,448 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    21,448 miles
    Test number
    261296001364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    17,025 miles
    Test number
    584077913907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail17,025 miles (+1,311)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,025 miles
    Test number
    203614419071
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Pass15,714 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    15,714 miles
    Test number
    289652214438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,573 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    14,573 miles
    Test number
    884920812338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Fail14,571 miles (+1,631)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,571 miles
    Test number
    372046602958
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass12,940 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    12,940 miles
    Test number
    325493694469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,158 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    10,158 miles
    Test number
    416570693209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    7,159 miles
    Test number
    959174102309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 JSB

Does L20 JSB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 JSB expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 JSB?
The MOT on L20 JSB expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 JSB done?
L20 JSB was recorded at 106,062 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 7,612 miles a year.
Has L20 JSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 JSB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 JSB 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 L20 JSB find?
L20 JSB failed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 7 major defects and 8 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, and 12 more.

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