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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

L28 AJSMOT history

L28 AJS is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 21 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

L28 AJS silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,620 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 AJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 AJS was last recorded at 159,620 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2022: 141,468 miles, lower than 146,850 miles on 11 Nov 2021.

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
159,608 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
8,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,620 miles
  • 2024 – 153,838 miles
  • 2023 – 147,662 miles
  • 2022 – 141,468 miles
  • 2021 – 146,850 miles
  • 2020 – 126,291 miles
  • 2019 – 116,501 miles
  • 2018 – 109,189 miles
  • 2017 – 102,481 miles
  • 2016 – 96,031 miles
  • 2015 – 85,485 miles
  • 2014 – 69,162 miles
  • 2013 – 55,871 miles
  • 2012 – 43,397 miles
  • 2011 – 32,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,620 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,620 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,620 miles
    Test number
    732276373796
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail159,608 miles (+5,770)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,608 miles
    Test number
    837655667429
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass153,838 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,838 miles
    Test number
    829446464797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,828 miles (+6,166)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,828 miles
    Test number
    902160169804
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  5. Pass147,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,662 miles
    Test number
    351174103760
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail147,659 miles (+6,191)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,659 miles
    Test number
    559203424859
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass141,468 miles (-5,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,468 miles
    Test number
    415769681896
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
  8. Pass146,850 miles (+13,115)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,850 miles
    Test number
    954963525776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,735 miles (+7,444)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,735 miles
    Test number
    886670358719
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass126,291 miles (+9,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,291 miles
    Test number
    876529876220
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass116,501 miles (+7,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,501 miles
    Test number
    160035297823
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  12. Pass109,189 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,189 miles
    Test number
    600642980436
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Fail109,189 miles (+6,708)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,189 miles
    Test number
    124627426860
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  14. Pass102,481 miles (+6,450)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,481 miles
    Test number
    451823952210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,031 miles
    Test number
    105874354625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,031 miles (+10,546)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,031 miles
    Test number
    915037571383
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass85,485 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,485 miles
    Test number
    866905695112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
  18. Fail85,451 miles (+16,289)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,451 miles
    Test number
    657471395191
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
  19. Pass69,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,162 miles
    Test number
    786279484180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,162 miles (+13,291)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,162 miles
    Test number
    857329784108
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass55,871 miles (+12,474)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,871 miles
    Test number
    825360353199
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing smooth on inner edge
  22. Pass43,397 miles (+10,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,397 miles
    Test number
    799087562108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
  23. Pass32,398 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,398 miles
    Test number
    398062271154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear discs corroded front tyres worn inner edges

Questions about L28 AJS

Does L28 AJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 AJS is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L28 AJS?
The MOT on L28 AJS is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 AJS done?
L28 AJS was recorded at 159,620 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 8,836 miles a year.
Has L28 AJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 AJS has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L28 AJS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L28 AJS find?
L28 AJS passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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