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Vauxhall Astra

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,364 cc

L40 GTCMOT history

L40 GTC is a white petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 12 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 89,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

L40 GTC white Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,148 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 GTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 GTC was last recorded at 89,148 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 6,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,650 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,498 miles
Average per year
5,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,148 miles
  • 2025 – 82,650 miles
  • 2024 – 76,432 miles
  • 2023 – 69,785 miles
  • 2022 – 59,261 miles
  • 2021 – 53,727 miles
  • 2020 – 51,209 miles
  • 2019 – 47,381 miles
  • 2018 – 44,006 miles
  • 2017 – 40,299 miles
  • 2016 – 35,825 miles
  • 2015 – 31,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,148 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,148 miles (+6,498)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,148 miles
    Test number
    623992722512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,650 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,650 miles
    Test number
    920534991594
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail82,628 miles (+6,196)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,628 miles
    Test number
    927914890074
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing Stuck under seat (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing Stuck under seat (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass76,432 miles (+6,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,432 miles
    Test number
    842663517015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass69,785 miles (+10,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,785 miles
    Test number
    300551615640
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass59,261 miles (+5,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,261 miles
    Test number
    250850144162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged Nearside front and both rears (5.2.3 (j))
  7. Pass53,727 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,727 miles
    Test number
    644008201571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail53,690 miles (+2,481)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,690 miles
    Test number
    624584166246
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass51,209 miles (+3,828)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,209 miles
    Test number
    486194593432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass47,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,381 miles
    Test number
    115277891678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,381 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,381 miles
    Test number
    802717231005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,006 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,006 miles
    Test number
    224577316580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,299 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,299 miles
    Test number
    842547550781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,825 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,825 miles
    Test number
    818724705282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,719 miles
    Test number
    185217475062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 GTC

Does L40 GTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 GTC is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 GTC?
The MOT on L40 GTC is valid until 27 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 GTC done?
L40 GTC was recorded at 89,148 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 5,240 miles a year.
Has L40 GTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 GTC has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 GTC 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 GTC find?
L40 GTC passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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