
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass89,148 miles (+6,498)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 89,148 miles
- Test number
- 623992722512
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass47,381 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 47,381 miles
- Test number
- 115277891678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,381 miles (+3,375)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 47,381 miles
- Test number
- 802717231005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,006 miles (+3,707)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 44,006 miles
- Test number
- 224577316580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,299 miles (+4,474)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 40,299 miles
- Test number
- 842547550781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,825 miles (+4,106)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 35,825 miles
- Test number
- 818724705282
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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