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Vauxhall Astra

Red and Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,198 cc

L24 TCPMOT history

L24 TCP is a red and black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 16 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 141,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2024.

L24 TCP red Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2025
Mileage
141,100 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 TCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 TCP was last recorded at 141,100 miles on 5 Feb 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,098 miles · 31 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,100 miles
  • 2022 – 132,383 miles
  • 2021 – 124,547 miles
  • 2019 – 113,673 miles
  • 2018 – 105,267 miles
  • 2017 – 96,843 miles
  • 2016 – 92,302 miles
  • 2015 – 86,789 miles
  • 2014 – 82,155 miles
  • 2013 – 76,089 miles
  • 2012 – 69,047 miles
  • 2011 – 62,408 miles
  • 2009 – 60,449 miles
  • 2008 – 53,244 miles
  • 2007 – 45,188 miles
  • 2006 – 35,516 miles
  • 2005 – 23,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,100 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryDrivers seat cushion collapsed no visible damage but play in structureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFew areas of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear exhaust box heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,100 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    141,100 miles
    Test number
    458152566817
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat cushion collapsed no visible damage but play in structure
    • AdvisoryFew areas of corrosion

  2. Fail141,098 miles3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,098 miles
    Test number
    840843862902
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition center silencer missing after market rear box (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat cushion collapsed no visible damage but play in structure
    • AdvisoryFew areas of corrosion

  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    539542370024
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heat shield loose

  4. FailMileage not read4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    316563017071
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box heat shield loose

  5. Pass132,383 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    132,383 miles
    Test number
    830135349439
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail132,362 miles (+7,815)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,362 miles
    Test number
    522603692634
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass124,547 miles (+10,874)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,547 miles
    Test number
    461356789636
    • AdvisoryNearside front c.v boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisorySlight blow middle exhaust
    • AdvisorySlight play front inner rack ends
    • AdvisorySlight play front inner rack ends

  8. Pass113,673 miles (+8,406)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,673 miles
    Test number
    542840143074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,267 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,267 miles
    Test number
    179012091923
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail105,267 miles (+8,424)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,267 miles
    Test number
    584659283486
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,843 miles
    Test number
    246088816249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,843 miles (+4,541)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,843 miles
    Test number
    302551432395
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass92,302 miles (+5,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,302 miles
    Test number
    226694797695
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass86,789 miles (+4,634)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,789 miles
    Test number
    389265905436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,155 miles
    Test number
    619939494143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,155 miles (+6,066)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,155 miles
    Test number
    586335494193
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail76,089 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,089 miles
    Test number
    287068493135
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass76,089 miles (+7,042)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,089 miles
    Test number
    325058093157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass69,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,047 miles
    Test number
    266796782115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,047 miles (+6,639)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,047 miles
    Test number
    366436582135
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail62,408 miles4 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,408 miles
    Test number
    857825191107
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll brake discs have surface corrosion

  22. Pass62,408 miles (+1,959)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,408 miles
    Test number
    895665291173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll brake discs have surface corrosion

  23. Pass60,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,449 miles
    Test number
    362936039366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail60,446 miles (+7,202)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,446 miles
    Test number
    324896639398
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass53,244 miles (+8,056)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,244 miles
    Test number
    742319438328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass45,188 miles (+9,672)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,188 miles
    Test number
    674854047331
    • NoteBoth front tyres on limit

  27. Pass35,516 miles (+11,650)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    35,516 miles
    Test number
    731055546387
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on limit

  28. Pass23,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    23,866 miles
    Test number
    274890445340
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L24 TCP

Does L24 TCP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L24 TCP expired on 7 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L24 TCP?
The MOT on L24 TCP expired on 7 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L24 TCP done?
L24 TCP was recorded at 141,100 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2024, an average of 6,454 miles a year.
Has L24 TCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 TCP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L24 TCP 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 L24 TCP find?
L24 TCP passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2024 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust noisy rear silencer missing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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