Vauxhall Astra
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc
L23 MGLMOT history
L23 MGL is a black diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,761 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 125,761 mi
- At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,876 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 MGL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 29 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 MGL was last recorded at 125,761 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 8,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 117,446 miles · 13 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8,315 miles
- Average per year
- 5,876 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 125,761 miles
- 2023 – 117,446 miles
- 2022 – 111,465 miles
- 2021 – 102,616 miles
- 2020 – 94,378 miles
- 2019 – 93,068 miles
- 2018 – 88,350 miles
- 2017 – 83,701 miles
- 2016 – 79,784 miles
- 2015 – 76,713 miles
- 2013 – 67,974 miles
- 2012 – 59,369 miles
- 2011 – 52,484 miles
- 2010 – 42,962 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,761 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody rusted
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
19 tests since 4 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,761 miles (+8,315)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 125,761 miles
- Test number
- 389764914164
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody rusted
Pass117,446 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 117,446 miles
- Test number
- 414072360289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,444 miles (+5,979)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,444 miles
- Test number
- 719330974391
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass111,465 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 111,465 miles
- Test number
- 428544179703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,462 miles (+8,846)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,462 miles
- Test number
- 416425018328
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass102,616 miles (+8,238)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 102,616 miles
- Test number
- 577616039491
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass94,378 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 94,378 miles
- Test number
- 983693121835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,376 miles (+1,308)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,376 miles
- Test number
- 981604564652
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass93,068 miles (+4,718)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 93,068 miles
- Test number
- 387367468530
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass88,350 miles (+4,649)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 88,350 miles
- Test number
- 855603089370
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass83,701 miles (+3,917)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 83,701 miles
- Test number
- 230255416804
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing onn inner edges
Pass79,784 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 79,784 miles
- Test number
- 267430668503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,783 miles (+3,070)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,783 miles
- Test number
- 368739302991
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass76,713 miles (+8,739)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 76,713 miles
- Test number
- 326204005187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,974 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 67,974 miles
- Test number
- 879467043318
- 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)
Fail67,974 miles (+8,605)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,974 miles
- Test number
- 639985543387
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass59,369 miles (+6,885)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 59,369 miles
- Test number
- 526102682282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,484 miles (+9,522)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 52,484 miles
- Test number
- 665455311202
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass42,962 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 42,962 miles
- Test number
- 681776710296
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L23 MGL
- Does L23 MGL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L23 MGL expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L23 MGL?
- The MOT on L23 MGL expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L23 MGL done?
- L23 MGL was recorded at 125,761 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 5,876 miles a year.
- Has L23 MGL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 MGL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on L23 MGL 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 L23 MGL find?
- L23 MGL passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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