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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 1,686 cc

L40 DMDMOT history

L40 DMD is a red diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 6 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2022.

L40 DMD red Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2022
Mileage
119,114 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L40 DMD was last recorded at 119,114 miles on 5 Apr 2022, 5,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,815 miles · 15 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
5,299 miles
Average per year
6,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,114 miles
  • 2021 – 113,815 miles
  • 2020 – 109,325 miles
  • 2019 – 103,792 miles
  • 2018 – 97,203 miles
  • 2017 – 91,458 miles
  • 2016 – 84,626 miles
  • 2015 – 77,968 miles
  • 2014 – 71,300 miles
  • 2013 – 65,763 miles
  • 2012 – 58,717 miles
  • 2011 – 51,600 miles
  • 2010 – 44,649 miles
  • 2009 – 37,849 miles
  • 2008 – 30,862 miles
  • 2007 – 25,281 miles
  • 2006 – 20,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,114 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  • AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing
  • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced plastic headlamp lens slightly cloudy but headlamp still showing a pattern. (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front steering inner joints at steering rack ends.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear tyre has very slight twist on tyre treads.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail119,114 miles (+5,299)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,114 miles
    Test number
    608994262992
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  2. Pass113,815 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,815 miles
    Test number
    571356908046
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail113,708 miles (+4,383)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,708 miles
    Test number
    308239069329
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,325 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    109,325 miles
    Test number
    493988064889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,792 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    103,792 miles
    Test number
    384523881451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,683 miles (+6,480)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,683 miles
    Test number
    576273446660
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and very weak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and very weak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass97,203 miles (+82)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,203 miles
    Test number
    411561141097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced plastic headlamp lens slightly cloudy but headlamp still showing a pattern. (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front steering inner joints at steering rack ends.

  8. Fail97,121 miles (+5,663)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,121 miles
    Test number
    725331956229
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wipers not parking at bottom of screen when switched off or on the intermittent mode. (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced plastic headlamp lens slightly cloudy but headlamp still showing a pattern. (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front steering inner joints at steering rack ends.

  9. Pass91,458 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,458 miles
    Test number
    742825469850
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has very slight twist on tyre treads.

  10. Fail91,371 miles (+6,745)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,371 miles
    Test number
    483021874515
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 5.29 reading. (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner and outer edges of tyre treads. (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly in headlamp (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on inner edge of tyre treads. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has very slight twist on tyre treads.

  11. Pass84,626 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,626 miles
    Test number
    841536991525
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Fail84,529 miles (+6,561)3 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,529 miles
    Test number
    333935487472
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass77,968 miles (+6,668)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,968 miles
    Test number
    206094985032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,300 miles (+135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,300 miles
    Test number
    716470974050
    • NoteBoth front tyre inner treads wearing close to limits

  15. Fail71,165 miles (+5,402)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,165 miles
    Test number
    125106364004
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyre inner treads wearing close to limits

  16. Pass65,763 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,763 miles
    Test number
    707746183094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail65,695 miles (+6,978)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,695 miles
    Test number
    527851783048
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,717 miles (+31)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,717 miles
    Test number
    368508182003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail58,686 miles (+7,086)3 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,686 miles
    Test number
    478323482069
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass51,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,600 miles
    Test number
    807383581056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,600 miles (+6,951)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,600 miles
    Test number
    575153681061
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass44,649 miles (+6,800)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,649 miles
    Test number
    853075880084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,849 miles (+6,987)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,849 miles
    Test number
    393105489062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,862 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,862 miles
    Test number
    881322188070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

  25. Fail30,862 miles (+5,581)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,862 miles
    Test number
    154392788405
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

  26. Pass25,281 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,281 miles
    Test number
    782259487099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,314 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,314 miles
    Test number
    922036296003
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about L40 DMD

Does L40 DMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 DMD expired on 5 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 DMD?
The MOT on L40 DMD expired on 5 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 DMD done?
L40 DMD was recorded at 119,114 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2022, an average of 6,176 miles a year.
Has L40 DMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DMD has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 DMD 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 DMD find?
L40 DMD failed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 6 advisories: offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 10 more.

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