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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

L23 DWLMOT history

L23 DWL is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
160,481 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 DWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 DWL was last recorded at 160,481 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2014: 141,169 miles, lower than 148,158 miles on 9 Jul 2014.

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
160,465 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,481 miles
  • 2025 – 158,717 miles
  • 2024 – 158,586 miles
  • 2015 – 157,863 miles
  • 2014 – 141,169 miles
  • 2013 – 136,053 miles
  • 2012 – 126,989 miles
  • 2010 – 121,000 miles
  • 2009 – 120,161 miles
  • 2008 – 118,111 miles
  • 2007 – 114,726 miles
  • 2006 – 110,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,481 miles

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear number plate lamp dim.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,481 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    160,481 miles
    Test number
    157465940151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail160,465 miles (+1,748)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,465 miles
    Test number
    684977900354
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull cable/ lever fouling accelerator pedel

  3. Pass158,717 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    158,717 miles
    Test number
    785070905328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,586 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    158,586 miles
    Test number
    833813941372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,863 miles (+24)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    157,863 miles
    Test number
    844720174087
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate lamp dim.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryNearside side skirt loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking and in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top rubber mounts starting to separate.
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen cracked.

  6. Fail157,839 miles (+16,670)18 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,839 miles
    Test number
    402330744452
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension locking device missing cv joint (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension locking device missing cv joint (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate lamp dim.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryNearside side skirt loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking and in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top rubber mounts starting to separate.
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen cracked.

  7. Pass141,169 miles (-6,989)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    141,169 miles
    Test number
    805612194145
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteBolt missing bfron o/s/f abs sensor
    • NoteStrut top mounts perished

  8. Fail148,158 miles (+12,105)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,158 miles
    Test number
    715790994104
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteBolt missing bfron o/s/f abs sensor
    • NoteStrut top mounts perished

  9. Pass136,053 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    136,053 miles
    Test number
    476597683113
    • NoteHole in floor o/s

  10. Fail136,029 miles (+9,040)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,029 miles
    Test number
    805400483156
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteHole in floor o/s

  11. Pass126,989 miles (+79)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    126,989 miles
    Test number
    536605992151
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteDamage to fuel tank

  12. Fail126,910 miles (+5,910)15 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,910 miles
    Test number
    568757382148
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteDamage to fuel tank
    • NoteEngine man light on

  13. Pass121,000 miles (+839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    121,000 miles
    Test number
    794118430319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass120,161 miles (+2,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    120,161 miles
    Test number
    710141449302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  15. Pass118,111 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    118,111 miles
    Test number
    214607848365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Fail118,109 miles (+3,383)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,109 miles
    Test number
    641816648361
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass114,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    114,726 miles
    Test number
    154435547361
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  18. Fail114,725 miles (+3,853)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,725 miles
    Test number
    501825447314
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  19. Pass110,872 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    110,872 miles
    Test number
    803637846357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail110,866 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,866 miles
    Test number
    284566946329
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L23 DWL

Does L23 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 DWL is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 DWL?
The MOT on L23 DWL 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 L23 DWL done?
L23 DWL was recorded at 160,481 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,521 miles a year.
Has L23 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 DWL has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 DWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L23 DWL find?
L23 DWL passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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