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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L29 DMEMOT history

L29 DME is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 15 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 20 MOT tests, with 66,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

L29 DME grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,337 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
10 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 DME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 DME was last recorded at 66,337 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 1,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Feb 2025: 65,168 miles, lower than 65,169 miles on 13 Feb 2025.

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
65,258 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1,079 miles
Average per year
5,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,337 miles
  • 2025 – 65,258 miles
  • 2022 – 59,636 miles
  • 2021 – 50,012 miles
  • 2020 – 44,233 miles
  • 2019 – 37,151 miles
  • 2018 – 31,874 miles
  • 2017 – 24,967 miles
  • 2016 – 16,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,337 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread sculpt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,337 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,337 miles
    Test number
    682491916246
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail66,337 miles (+1,079)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,337 miles
    Test number
    564566549022
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass65,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,258 miles
    Test number
    520788286534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail65,258 miles (+90)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,258 miles
    Test number
    877383339267
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,168 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    65,168 miles
    Test number
    264152219796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,169 miles (+5,533)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,169 miles
    Test number
    629505102204
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc scorched (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass59,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,636 miles
    Test number
    548438683689
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail59,636 miles (+9,624)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,636 miles
    Test number
    502012654450
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass50,012 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,012 miles
    Test number
    287360368584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread sculpt (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail50,011 miles (+5,778)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,011 miles
    Test number
    720130616365
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread sculpt (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass44,233 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    44,233 miles
    Test number
    314448537878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail44,232 miles (+7,081)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,232 miles
    Test number
    211576822820
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass37,151 miles (+5,277)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,151 miles
    Test number
    767712302500
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Front tyres Edges worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre, tread perished
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  14. Pass31,874 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    31,874 miles
    Test number
    814607913898
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Fail31,874 miles (+11)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,874 miles
    Test number
    571112723784
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Fail31,863 miles1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,863 miles
    Test number
    173938617298
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  17. Fail31,863 miles1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,863 miles
    Test number
    434775212669
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  18. Fail31,863 miles (+6,896)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,863 miles
    Test number
    319318203394
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  19. Pass24,967 miles (+8,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,967 miles
    Test number
    128325565319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass16,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    16,421 miles
    Test number
    559583699692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 DME

Does L29 DME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 DME is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 DME?
The MOT on L29 DME is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 DME done?
L29 DME was recorded at 66,337 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 5,031 miles a year.
Has L29 DME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 DME has failed 10 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 DME ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L29 DME find?
L29 DME passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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