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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,364 cc

L31 MPBMOT history

L31 MPB is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 24 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 100,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L31 MPB black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
100,101 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 MPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 MPB was last recorded at 100,101 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,722 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
379 miles
Average per year
7,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,101 miles
  • 2025 – 96,695 miles
  • 2024 – 91,838 miles
  • 2023 – 87,135 miles
  • 2022 – 83,115 miles
  • 2021 – 77,908 miles
  • 2020 – 74,041 miles
  • 2019 – 61,333 miles
  • 2017 – 40,870 miles
  • 2016 – 26,206 miles
  • 2015 – 18,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,101 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Level low
  • AdvisoryEmissions just passed
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Centre sill distorted and fillered.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle/Hub possible bent
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,101 miles (+379)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    100,101 miles
    Test number
    270716557693
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Level low
    • AdvisoryEmissions just passed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Centre sill distorted and fillered.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle/Hub possible bent
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,722 miles (+3,027)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,722 miles
    Test number
    471575882599
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to Centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass96,695 miles (+4,857)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,695 miles
    Test number
    584596998964
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,838 miles (+4,703)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,838 miles
    Test number
    240829483378
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass87,135 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,135 miles
    Test number
    732001019340
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail87,135 miles (+4,020)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,135 miles
    Test number
    913548838179
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both sides front (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass83,115 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,115 miles
    Test number
    862658249042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper slightly loose

  8. Fail83,115 miles (+5,207)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,115 miles
    Test number
    685265139557
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper slightly loose

  9. Pass77,908 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,908 miles
    Test number
    804707392055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,041 miles
    Test number
    555459701917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,041 miles (+12,708)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,041 miles
    Test number
    571394478631
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass61,333 miles (+20,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,333 miles
    Test number
    593408746811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass40,870 miles (+14,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,870 miles
    Test number
    938184768619
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass26,206 miles (+7,534)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,206 miles
    Test number
    817425125395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,672 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    18,672 miles
    Test number
    679967835204
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing edge of tread

Questions about L31 MPB

Does L31 MPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 MPB is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 MPB?
The MOT on L31 MPB is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 MPB done?
L31 MPB was recorded at 100,101 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 7,410 miles a year.
Has L31 MPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 MPB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 MPB 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 L31 MPB find?
L31 MPB passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears; coolant leak level low; emissions just passed, and 4 more.

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