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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

L40 CYJMOT history

L40 CYJ is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 14 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

L40 CYJ blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,510 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 CYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 CYJ was last recorded at 109,510 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,501 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,510 miles
  • 2025 – 97,834 miles
  • 2024 – 86,804 miles
  • 2023 – 83,057 miles
  • 2022 – 81,702 miles
  • 2021 – 79,538 miles
  • 2020 – 77,384 miles
  • 2019 – 74,730 miles
  • 2017 – 70,795 miles
  • 2016 – 68,031 miles
  • 2015 – 65,756 miles
  • 2014 – 62,482 miles
  • 2013 – 52,601 miles
  • 2012 – 40,609 miles
  • 2011 – 28,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,510 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,510 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,510 miles
    Test number
    455256291656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,501 miles (+11,667)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,501 miles
    Test number
    752101660943
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system brake pipe/flexi (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
  3. Pass97,834 miles (+11,030)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,834 miles
    Test number
    704506490621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,804 miles (+3,747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,804 miles
    Test number
    762191226347
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  5. Pass83,057 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,057 miles
    Test number
    689703706679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,702 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    81,702 miles
    Test number
    878412365226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,538 miles (+2,154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,538 miles
    Test number
    897118473570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand brake (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass77,384 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,384 miles
    Test number
    603546454232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,730 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,730 miles
    Test number
    845688137127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,795 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,795 miles
    Test number
    848444605852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,031 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,031 miles
    Test number
    552355135189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,756 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,756 miles
    Test number
    318419961066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,482 miles (+9,881)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,482 miles
    Test number
    308513204309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,601 miles (+11,992)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,601 miles
    Test number
    897856303302
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to approx 3mm and worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow from manifold area
  15. Pass40,609 miles (+12,052)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,609 miles
    Test number
    158197852389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,557 miles (+13,581)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,557 miles
    Test number
    375552361355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    14,976 miles
    Test number
    875324601064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 CYJ

Does L40 CYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 CYJ is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 CYJ?
The MOT on L40 CYJ is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 CYJ done?
L40 CYJ was recorded at 109,510 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 6,224 miles a year.
Has L40 CYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 CYJ has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 CYJ 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 L40 CYJ find?
L40 CYJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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