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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,198 cc

L30 FJBMOT history

L30 FJB is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 25 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 159,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

L30 FJB blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
159,848 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 FJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 FJB was last recorded at 159,848 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 6,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,093 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,755 miles
Average per year
7,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,848 miles
  • 2024 – 153,093 miles
  • 2023 – 142,818 miles
  • 2022 – 131,517 miles
  • 2021 – 123,744 miles
  • 2020 – 113,446 miles
  • 2019 – 105,486 miles
  • 2018 – 96,961 miles
  • 2016 – 89,207 miles
  • 2015 – 77,961 miles
  • 2014 – 71,847 miles
  • 2013 – 70,426 miles
  • 2012 – 57,761 miles
  • 2011 – 50,325 miles
  • 2010 – 44,895 miles
  • 2009 – 38,622 miles
  • 2008 – 34,106 miles
  • 2007 – 28,479 miles
  • 2006 – 22,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,848 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,848 miles (+6,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    159,848 miles
    Test number
    795783062247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass153,093 miles (+10,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    153,093 miles
    Test number
    442383397973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBig bore rear exhaust fitted, windows tinted. rear exhaust at joint rusting

  3. Pass142,818 miles (+43)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    142,818 miles
    Test number
    151979460378
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,775 miles (+11,258)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,775 miles
    Test number
    375295356986
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong size tyre fitted (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,517 miles (+89)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,517 miles
    Test number
    293772315656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail131,428 miles (+7,684)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,428 miles
    Test number
    543429461619
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,744 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,744 miles
    Test number
    274972211285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail123,650 miles (+10,204)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,650 miles
    Test number
    125542226191
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,446 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,446 miles
    Test number
    785500361405
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNone standard suspension and exhaust system fitted ... advise replace rear box with quieter item

  10. Fail113,446 miles (+7,960)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,446 miles
    Test number
    237915033719
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. beam pattern deteriorating also (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNone standard suspension and exhaust system fitted ... advise replace rear box with quieter item

  11. Pass105,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,486 miles
    Test number
    410603392615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,486 miles (+8,525)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,486 miles
    Test number
    164614856672
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamp area (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Exhaust system insecure mounting rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass96,961 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,961 miles
    Test number
    695340676343
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion to various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear tyrewalls cracking / deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leaks but not yet to excess

  14. Fail96,957 miles (+7,750)1 dangerous12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,957 miles
    Test number
    845104554743
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi / catalyst section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs inner faces corroded / flaking off in places (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split / insecure rubbers will not clear screen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion to various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear tyrewalls cracking / deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leaks but not yet to excess

  15. Pass89,207 miles (+11,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,207 miles
    Test number
    346224734960
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on inner edges still just legal

  16. Pass77,961 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,961 miles
    Test number
    179426455102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,955 miles (+6,108)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,955 miles
    Test number
    948535655143
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass71,847 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    209019024238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,426 miles (+12,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,426 miles
    Test number
    205831383281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,761 miles (+7,436)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    318349792442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,325 miles
    Test number
    617845001323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail50,316 miles (+5,421)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,316 miles
    Test number
    926945801358
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,895 miles (+6,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,895 miles
    Test number
    832433790236
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass38,622 miles (+4,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,622 miles
    Test number
    632836899284
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass34,106 miles (+5,627)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,106 miles
    Test number
    791582918390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,479 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,479 miles
    Test number
    853834807323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,162 miles
    Test number
    294936156205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 FJB

Does L30 FJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 FJB expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 FJB?
The MOT on L30 FJB expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 FJB done?
L30 FJB was recorded at 159,848 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 7,301 miles a year.
Has L30 FJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 FJB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L30 FJB 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 L30 FJB find?
L30 FJB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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