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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

L40 EVLMOT history

L40 EVL is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

L40 EVL black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,350 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 EVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 EVL was last recorded at 85,350 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,274 miles · 16 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
4,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,350 miles
  • 2023 – 85,274 miles
  • 2021 – 75,108 miles
  • 2019 – 56,220 miles
  • 2018 – 50,949 miles
  • 2017 – 47,949 miles
  • 2016 – 44,419 miles
  • 2015 – 41,373 miles
  • 2014 – 37,964 miles
  • 2013 – 34,470 miles
  • 2012 – 30,590 miles
  • 2011 – 26,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,350 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,350 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,350 miles
    Test number
    116868621823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,274 miles (+10,166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,274 miles
    Test number
    473795471913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,108 miles (+84)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,108 miles
    Test number
    872934766730
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail75,024 miles (+8,403)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,024 miles
    Test number
    564138102402
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass66,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,621 miles
    Test number
    875881790207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,621 miles (+10,401)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,621 miles
    Test number
    886054941830
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass56,220 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,220 miles
    Test number
    312178032117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms rear bushes have slight play on a pin or bush

  8. Fail56,200 miles (+5,251)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,200 miles
    Test number
    571442818741
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms rear bushes have slight play on a pin or bush

  9. Pass50,949 miles (+3,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,949 miles
    Test number
    115810577797
    • AdvisoryCentral heatsheild loose and touching exhaust
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass47,949 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,949 miles
    Test number
    481876807016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,419 miles
    Test number
    656050753164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,419 miles (+3,046)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,419 miles
    Test number
    356891772594
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass41,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,373 miles
    Test number
    247937695190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,373 miles (+3,409)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,373 miles
    Test number
    396167995140
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass37,964 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,964 miles
    Test number
    945488794123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked and perished

  16. Fail37,964 miles (+3,494)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,964 miles
    Test number
    269347094413
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked and perished

  17. Pass34,470 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,470 miles
    Test number
    129821493139
    • Note2 x rear tyres perishing
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald inner edge

  18. Fail34,470 miles (+3,880)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,470 miles
    Test number
    666511193112
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Note2 x rear tyres perishing
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald inner edge

  19. Pass30,590 miles (+4,524)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,590 miles
    Test number
    208665282120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre and tread perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  20. Fail26,066 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,066 miles
    Test number
    169372151124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass26,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,066 miles
    Test number
    236972451122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 EVL

Does L40 EVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 EVL is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 EVL?
The MOT on L40 EVL is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 EVL done?
L40 EVL was recorded at 85,350 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,104 miles a year.
Has L40 EVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 EVL has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L40 EVL 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 EVL find?
L40 EVL passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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