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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,198 cc

L3 PFDMOT history

L3 PFD is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

L3 PFD silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
139,769 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 PFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 PFD was last recorded at 139,769 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 1,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,937 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,832 miles
Average per year
4,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,769 miles
  • 2024 – 137,937 miles
  • 2021 – 137,150 miles
  • 2019 – 136,274 miles
  • 2018 – 133,581 miles
  • 2017 – 129,842 miles
  • 2016 – 123,601 miles
  • 2015 – 117,890 miles
  • 2014 – 114,945 miles
  • 2013 – 108,529 miles
  • 2012 – 102,605 miles
  • 2011 – 96,417 miles
  • 2010 – 86,654 miles
  • 2009 – 76,883 miles
  • 2008 – 66,267 miles
  • 2007 – 56,406 miles
  • 2006 – 47,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,769 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2015
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , getting low (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle corroding

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.

  • Vehicle low

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,769 miles (+1,832)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,769 miles
    Test number
    439229855759
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , getting low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle corroding

  2. Pass137,937 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,937 miles
    Test number
    543400155601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,926 miles (+4)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,926 miles
    Test number
    365835427591
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  4. Fail137,922 miles (+41)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,922 miles
    Test number
    183535540923
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail137,881 miles (+731)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,881 miles
    Test number
    209328331838
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,150 miles (+876)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    137,150 miles
    Test number
    398582936973
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low, worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES, low , worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryVehicle low

  7. Pass136,274 miles (+2,693)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,274 miles
    Test number
    103276241727
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Pass133,581 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    133,581 miles
    Test number
    187112481696
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Spring clamp loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicle low

  9. Fail133,581 miles (+3,739)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,581 miles
    Test number
    766270920276
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Spring clamp loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicle low

  10. Pass129,842 miles (+6,241)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    129,842 miles
    Test number
    298967397543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle low

  11. Pass123,601 miles (+64)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    123,601 miles
    Test number
    157504471057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.A.2)

  12. Fail123,537 miles (+5,647)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,537 miles
    Test number
    795613115875
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.A.2)

  13. Pass117,890 miles (+243)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    117,890 miles
    Test number
    211833409557
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail117,647 miles (+2,702)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,647 miles
    Test number
    993257319035
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both fronts (2.4.A.2)

  15. Pass114,945 miles (+2)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    114,945 miles
    Test number
    756026544346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnable to get in to rear seating area from passanger side of vehicle

  16. Fail114,943 miles (+6,414)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,943 miles
    Test number
    415354044361
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnable to get in to rear seating area from passanger side of vehicle

  17. Pass108,529 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    108,529 miles
    Test number
    295443133338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail108,529 miles (+5,924)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,529 miles
    Test number
    858513933322
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass102,605 miles (+6,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,605 miles
    Test number
    269229822350
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

  20. Pass96,417 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    96,417 miles
    Test number
    269337241322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,140 miles (+9,486)2 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,140 miles
    Test number
    127371541357
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass86,654 miles (+53)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,654 miles
    Test number
    414110910357
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust held up with wire

  23. Fail86,601 miles (+9,718)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,601 miles
    Test number
    184878700371
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust held up with wire

  24. Pass76,883 miles (+10,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,883 miles
    Test number
    391447089452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass66,267 miles (+9,861)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    66,267 miles
    Test number
    171394988268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,406 miles (+8,785)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,406 miles
    Test number
    881277677294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass47,621 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,621 miles
    Test number
    593749076280
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Fail47,621 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,621 miles
    Test number
    780809876247
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about L3 PFD

Does L3 PFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 PFD expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 PFD?
The MOT on L3 PFD expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 PFD done?
L3 PFD was recorded at 139,769 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 4,839 miles a year.
Has L3 PFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 PFD has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 PFD 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 L3 PFD find?
L3 PFD passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: oil leak; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides , front to rears corroding, and 2 more.

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