Vauxhall Astra
Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 1,598 cc
L21 TAWMOT history
L21 TAW is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 13 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,385 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 145,385 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,887 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 TAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 13 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 TAW was last recorded at 145,385 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 8,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,070 miles · 7 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,315 miles
- Average per year
- 3,887 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,385 miles
- 2025 – 137,070 miles
- 2024 – 128,966 miles
- 2023 – 124,008 miles
- 2022 – 121,435 miles
- 2021 – 118,816 miles
- 2020 – 117,452 miles
- 2019 – 116,381 miles
- 2018 – 115,155 miles
- 2017 – 113,779 miles
- 2016 – 112,677 miles
- 2015 – 109,718 miles
- 2014 – 103,925 miles
- 2013 – 99,044 miles
- 2012 – 93,295 miles
- 2011 – 88,823 miles
- 2010 – 83,864 miles
- 2009 – 79,748 miles
- 2008 – 75,230 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,385 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody/suspension components undersealed
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2017
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Underside been undersealed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,385 miles (+8,315)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 145,385 miles
- Test number
- 592528191947
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody/suspension components undersealed
Pass137,070 miles (+8,104)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 137,070 miles
- Test number
- 202893498643
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns & os (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass128,966 miles (+4,958)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 128,966 miles
- Test number
- 371024511695
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front top mount bushing have perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened droplink has very slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass124,008 miles (+2,573)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 124,008 miles
- Test number
- 127219319809
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
Pass121,435 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 121,435 miles
- Test number
- 175898791296
- AdvisoryUnderside been undersealed
Fail121,435 miles (+2,619)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,435 miles
- Test number
- 387943598787
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Failed emissions (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUnderside been undersealed
Pass118,816 miles (+1,364)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 118,816 miles
- Test number
- 158679675185
- AdvisoryFront Both top mount rubbers perishing
- AdvisoryUnderside been undersealed
Pass117,452 miles (+1,071)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 117,452 miles
- Test number
- 452264001404
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal/treatment
Pass116,381 miles (+1,226)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 116,381 miles
- Test number
- 531328307769
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front top mounts perishing
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
Pass115,155 miles (+1,376)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 115,155 miles
- Test number
- 557994581636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,779 miles (+1,102)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 113,779 miles
- Test number
- 784821697699
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass112,677 miles (+2,959)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 112,677 miles
- Test number
- 988299741865
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass109,718 miles (+5,793)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 109,718 miles
- Test number
- 991236972673
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perished (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass103,925 miles (+4,881)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 103,925 miles
- Test number
- 507332844255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail99,044 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,044 miles
- Test number
- 525780753239
- Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSome wear to both front top mounts
Pass99,044 miles (+5,749)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 99,044 miles
- Test number
- 936910753276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSome wear to both front top mounts
Pass93,295 miles (+4,472)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 93,295 miles
- Test number
- 815169452281
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust in rusty condition
Pass88,823 miles (+4,959)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 88,823 miles
- Test number
- 219940361263
- NoteExhaust system rusty condition
- NoteSlight bind n/s/f brake
Pass83,864 miles (+4,116)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 83,864 miles
- Test number
- 743693540236
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Pass79,748 miles (+4,518)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 79,748 miles
- Test number
- 234429939218
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteDamage to n/s/r light cluster
- NoteDampness on steering rack
- NoteRust forming on handbrake floor fixing
Pass75,230 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 75,230 miles
- Test number
- 360581578249
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRust forming on handbrake cables floor mount
Questions about L21 TAW
- Does L21 TAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 TAW is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 TAW?
- The MOT on L21 TAW is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 TAW done?
- L21 TAW was recorded at 145,385 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,887 miles a year.
- Has L21 TAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 TAW has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on L21 TAW 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 L21 TAW find?
- L21 TAW passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; underbody/suspension components undersealed.
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