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Vauxhall Astra

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,799 cc

L38 UPNMOT history

L38 UPN is a white petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 4 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2023
Mileage
108,344 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L38 UPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
4 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 UPN was last recorded at 108,344 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 1,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2009: 76,412 miles, lower than 725,909 miles on 22 May 2008.

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
107,166 miles · 24 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,178 miles
Average per year
2,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,344 miles
  • 2021 – 107,166 miles
  • 2020 – 106,281 miles
  • 2019 – 104,796 miles
  • 2018 – 102,205 miles
  • 2017 – 100,774 miles
  • 2016 – 98,037 miles
  • 2015 – 95,653 miles
  • 2014 – 93,093 miles
  • 2013 – 90,662 miles
  • 2012 – 87,744 miles
  • 2011 – 83,931 miles
  • 2010 – 80,118 miles
  • 2009 – 76,412 miles
  • 2008 – 725,909 miles
  • 2007 – 69,625 miles
  • 2006 – 65,355 miles
  • 2005 – 61,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,344 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear rear of inner wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed areas

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounting rubbers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,344 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,344 miles
    Test number
    245967049703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,166 miles (+885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,166 miles
    Test number
    781640224242
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

  3. Pass106,281 miles (+1,485)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,281 miles
    Test number
    939455116779
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension spring mounting corroded

  4. Pass104,796 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,796 miles
    Test number
    812257858709
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounting rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp beam pattern weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer door sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear of inner wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail104,796 miles (+2,591)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,796 miles
    Test number
    239596334927
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between compensator and hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounting rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp beam pattern weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer door sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear of inner wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,205 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,205 miles
    Test number
    761294572348
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended nearside and offside top suspension mounting rubbers deteriorated (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer door sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear of inner wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  7. Fail102,205 miles (+1,431)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,205 miles
    Test number
    576801087525
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended nearside and offside top suspension mounting rubbers deteriorated (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer door sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear of inner wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  8. Pass100,774 miles (+2,737)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,774 miles
    Test number
    266098245561
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust downpipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside top suspension mounting rubbers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  9. Pass98,037 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,037 miles
    Test number
    298927362686
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust downpipe heavily corroded and deterioarted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail98,037 miles (+2,384)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,037 miles
    Test number
    422147593690
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust downpipe heavily corroded and deterioarted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass95,653 miles (+2,560)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,653 miles
    Test number
    609796025156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyre treads cracking on outer edges
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

  12. Pass93,093 miles (+2,431)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,093 miles
    Test number
    268122034192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear coil spring mounting seats slightly corroded
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt
    • NoteSlight corrosion to brake pipes

  13. Pass90,662 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,662 miles
    Test number
    757870623177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt
    • NoteFerrules on both rear brake pipes rusty
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall and tread starting to crack and perish

  14. Fail90,662 miles (+2,918)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,662 miles
    Test number
    398359013188
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt
    • NoteFerrules on both rear brake pipes rusty
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall and tread starting to crack and perish

  15. Pass87,744 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,744 miles
    Test number
    218222842117
    • NoteSlight brake binding offside front,suspension components+chassis members+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

  16. Fail87,741 miles (+3,810)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,741 miles
    Test number
    599192042108
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight brake binding offside front,suspension components+chassis members+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

  17. Pass83,931 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,931 miles
    Test number
    239826631413
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes slightly split\nsr tyre for light perishing

  18. Fail83,931 miles (+3,813)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,931 miles
    Test number
    287056931177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes slightly split\nsr tyre for light perishing

  19. Pass80,118 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,118 miles
    Test number
    642778430140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,412 miles
    Test number
    150961849182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,412 miles (-649,497)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,412 miles
    Test number
    742771549181
    • FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass725,909 miles (+656,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    725,909 miles
    Test number
    771113248176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass69,625 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,625 miles
    Test number
    964504847148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,355 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,355 miles
    Test number
    240164546121
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass65,355 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    65,355 miles
    Test number
    902894046136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2006
    Odometer
    61,741 miles
    Test number
    962010445124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L38 UPN

Does L38 UPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L38 UPN expired on 14 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L38 UPN?
The MOT on L38 UPN expired on 14 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L38 UPN done?
L38 UPN was recorded at 108,344 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 2,690 miles a year.
Has L38 UPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L38 UPN has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L38 UPN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L38 UPN find?
L38 UPN passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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