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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,398 cc

L29 MFTMOT history

L29 MFT is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 29 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 74,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

L29 MFT silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,272 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 MFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 MFT was last recorded at 74,272 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 2,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Nov 2019: 53,770 miles, lower than 81,081 miles on 16 Nov 2018.

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
71,288 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,984 miles
Average per year
4,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,272 miles
  • 2024 – 71,288 miles
  • 2023 – 68,008 miles
  • 2022 – 63,228 miles
  • 2021 – 58,680 miles
  • 2020 – 56,057 miles
  • 2019 – 53,770 miles
  • 2018 – 81,081 miles
  • 2017 – 72,702 miles
  • 2016 – 40,349 miles
  • 2015 – 33,064 miles
  • 2014 – 21,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,272 miles
  • AdvisoryFront subframe age relevant corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Fluid leak, but not excessive engine ,coolant ,suspect water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes
  • AdvisoryRear axle ,age relevant corrosion

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,272 miles (+2,984)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,272 miles
    Test number
    106565426665
    • AdvisoryFront subframe age relevant corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Fluid leak, but not excessive engine ,coolant ,suspect water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes
    • AdvisoryRear axle ,age relevant corrosion

  2. Pass71,288 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,288 miles
    Test number
    308123611157
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail71,285 miles (+3,277)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,285 miles
    Test number
    746895674747
    • MajorNearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass68,008 miles (+4,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,008 miles
    Test number
    590634015504
    • AdvisoryCentral Front subframe heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear axle heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass63,228 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,228 miles
    Test number
    202292986307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,680 miles (+2,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,680 miles
    Test number
    631157734010
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust front flexi worn

  7. Pass56,057 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,057 miles
    Test number
    786433257436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,770 miles (-27,311)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,770 miles
    Test number
    506403196226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,081 miles (+8,379)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,081 miles
    Test number
    381090571978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,702 miles (+32,353)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,702 miles
    Test number
    964206859889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,349 miles (+7,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,349 miles
    Test number
    619131667565
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have small cuts in sidewalls

  12. Pass33,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,064 miles
    Test number
    948805028646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,064 miles (+11,680)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,064 miles
    Test number
    841266177970
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass21,384 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,384 miles
    Test number
    537676084105
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L29 MFT

Does L29 MFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 MFT is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L29 MFT?
The MOT on L29 MFT is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 MFT done?
L29 MFT was recorded at 74,272 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 4,675 miles a year.
Has L29 MFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 MFT has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L29 MFT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L29 MFT find?
L29 MFT passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: front subframe age relevant corrosion; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside fluid leak, but not excessive engine ,coolant ,suspect water pump, and 4 more.

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