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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,389 cc

L2 DTGMOT history

L2 DTG is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 147,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2023.

L2 DTG silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2024
Mileage
147,467 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 DTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 DTG was last recorded at 147,467 miles on 7 Jul 2023, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,449 miles · 5 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,467 miles
  • 2022 – 142,178 miles
  • 2021 – 137,950 miles
  • 2020 – 134,447 miles
  • 2019 – 127,442 miles
  • 2018 – 123,580 miles
  • 2017 – 117,176 miles
  • 2015 – 109,930 miles
  • 2014 – 96,326 miles
  • 2013 – 89,571 miles
  • 2012 – 81,980 miles
  • 2011 – 72,984 miles
  • 2010 – 67,005 miles
  • 2009 – 58,819 miles
  • 2008 – 48,936 miles
  • 2007 – 38,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,467 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in top suspension mountingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in top suspension mountingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front perished on the inner wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,467 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    147,467 miles
    Test number
    452621317889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in top suspension mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in top suspension mounting

  2. Fail147,449 miles (+5,271)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,449 miles
    Test number
    700444344800
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in top suspension mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in top suspension mounting

  3. Pass142,178 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    142,178 miles
    Test number
    729821730481
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,178 miles (+4,228)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,178 miles
    Test number
    132037310044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    137,950 miles
    Test number
    288690800270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,947 miles (+10)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,947 miles
    Test number
    222167566861
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low on effort 56% (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail137,937 miles (+3,490)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,937 miles
    Test number
    906993177519
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,447 miles (+66)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,447 miles
    Test number
    225902393539
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail134,381 miles (+6,939)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,381 miles
    Test number
    571680489671
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass127,442 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,442 miles
    Test number
    318442694522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,441 miles (+3,861)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,441 miles
    Test number
    448693265807
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass123,580 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    123,580 miles
    Test number
    314040421232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front perished on the inner wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades dont park properly when in the off position

  13. Fail123,576 miles (+6,400)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,576 miles
    Test number
    762448186778
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front perished on the inner wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades dont park properly when in the off position

  14. Pass117,176 miles (+178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    117,176 miles
    Test number
    864965313115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  15. Fail116,998 miles (+7,068)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,998 miles
    Test number
    866573996928
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  16. Pass109,930 miles (+9,124)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    109,930 miles
    Test number
    571685126124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,806 miles (+4,480)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,806 miles
    Test number
    400428451778
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Fail96,326 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,326 miles
    Test number
    556241754399
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass96,326 miles (+6,755)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,326 miles
    Test number
    698221454377
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass89,571 miles (+7,591)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,571 miles
    Test number
    988777653332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,980 miles (+8,996)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,980 miles
    Test number
    399479192218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,984 miles (+5,979)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,984 miles
    Test number
    367454771282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,005 miles (+8,186)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,005 miles
    Test number
    541013590213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,819 miles
    Test number
    803847799258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,819 miles (+9,883)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,819 miles
    Test number
    752451189288
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass48,936 miles (+9,972)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,936 miles
    Test number
    952448788261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,964 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,964 miles
    Test number
    382690867418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,941 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,941 miles
    Test number
    342168457435
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L2 DTG

Does L2 DTG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 DTG expired on 6 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 DTG?
The MOT on L2 DTG expired on 6 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 DTG done?
L2 DTG was recorded at 147,467 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2023, an average of 6,865 miles a year.
Has L2 DTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 DTG has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L2 DTG 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 L2 DTG find?
L2 DTG passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front slight play in top suspension mounting; offside front slight play in top suspension mounting.

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