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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L21 VFEMOT history

L21 VFE is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2025
Mileage
110,716 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 VFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 VFE was last recorded at 110,716 miles on 30 Mar 2024, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jan 2009: 93,907 miles, lower than 130,771 miles on 14 Jan 2008.

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
110,696 miles · 13 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
20 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,716 miles
  • 2023 – 110,696 miles
  • 2021 – 110,575 miles
  • 2020 – 110,121 miles
  • 2019 – 108,101 miles
  • 2017 – 107,735 miles
  • 2015 – 105,924 miles
  • 2013 – 104,896 miles
  • 2012 – 101,710 miles
  • 2011 – 101,441 miles
  • 2010 – 98,008 miles
  • 2009 – 93,952 miles
  • 2008 – 130,771 miles
  • 2007 – 129,950 miles
  • 2006 – 125,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,716 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle covered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Hazard warning switch faulty Indicator relay faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole, leaking grease but still preventing ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel arch liner touching tyre when turning left, full lock

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,716 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,716 miles
    Test number
    127357262263
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle covered in underseal

  2. Pass110,696 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,696 miles
    Test number
    701692135792
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle covered in underseal

  3. Pass110,575 miles (+2)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,575 miles
    Test number
    822452601815
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty Indicator relay faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole, leaking grease but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch liner touching tyre when turning left, full lock
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  4. Fail110,573 miles (+452)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,573 miles
    Test number
    942419946358
    • MajorEmissions not tested Test aborted due to increasing fuel smell from vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Banjo bolt (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty Indicator relay faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole, leaking grease but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch liner touching tyre when turning left, full lock
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  5. Pass110,121 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,121 miles
    Test number
    236909961256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,101 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,101 miles
    Test number
    323169409021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,735 miles
    Test number
    686568513215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,735 miles (+1,811)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,735 miles
    Test number
    249789288036
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  9. Pass105,924 miles (+1,028)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,924 miles
    Test number
    276103015290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass104,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    104,896 miles
    Test number
    496516943456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,896 miles (+40)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,896 miles
    Test number
    526724023364
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Fail104,856 miles (+3,146)8 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,856 miles
    Test number
    936123983240
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear chassis and inner sills
    • NoteCorrosion on suspension components
    • NoteDamage to front floor panels
    • NoteExcess corrosion in n/s/r inner wheel arch section just outside prescribed area
    • NoteHeavy engine oil leak

  13. Pass101,710 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    101,710 miles
    Test number
    527491222213
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCrossion to chassi

  14. Fail101,710 miles (+269)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,710 miles
    Test number
    549923812216
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCrossion to chassi

  15. Pass101,441 miles (+3,433)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    101,441 miles
    Test number
    615910311137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,008 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    98,008 miles
    Test number
    302606800146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,004 miles (+4,052)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,004 miles
    Test number
    652364300139
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureTrack rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres near wear limit

  18. Pass93,952 miles (+45)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    93,952 miles
    Test number
    572410229040
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  19. Fail93,907 miles (-36,864)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,907 miles
    Test number
    694345519053
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  20. Pass130,771 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    130,771 miles
    Test number
    764224318023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail129,950 miles (+1,312)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,950 miles
    Test number
    164075507353
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail128,638 miles (+3,489)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,638 miles
    Test number
    891394487225
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • 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)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted .it is not possible to check properly for corrosion

  23. Pass125,149 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    125,149 miles
    Test number
    392548906376
    • NoteNon cat tested no code found.

Questions about L21 VFE

Does L21 VFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 VFE expired on 29 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 VFE?
The MOT on L21 VFE expired on 29 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 VFE done?
L21 VFE was recorded at 110,716 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2024.
Has L21 VFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 VFE has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L21 VFE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L21 VFE find?
L21 VFE passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: underneath of vehicle covered in underseal.

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