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Vauxhall Astra

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,398 cc

L40 HPEMOT history

L40 HPE is a white petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 104,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

L40 HPE white Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
104,893 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HPE was last recorded at 104,893 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,816 miles · 3 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
7,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,893 miles
  • 2024 – 92,404 miles
  • 2023 – 68,982 miles
  • 2022 – 64,982 miles
  • 2021 – 61,411 miles
  • 2020 – 58,803 miles
  • 2019 – 53,195 miles
  • 2018 – 46,238 miles
  • 2017 – 37,300 miles
  • 2016 – 31,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,893 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral heat shield for exhaust looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,893 miles (+77)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    104,893 miles
    Test number
    500144301457
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield for exhaust loose
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  2. Fail104,816 miles (+12,412)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,816 miles
    Test number
    573775414029
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield for exhaust loose
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  3. Pass92,404 miles (+12,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,404 miles
    Test number
    680805592869
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass79,942 miles (+10,960)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,942 miles
    Test number
    987582776209
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on out edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
  5. Pass68,982 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,982 miles
    Test number
    117205916523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,982 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,982 miles
    Test number
    474226260513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,411 miles (+2,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,411 miles
    Test number
    149590407782
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
  8. Pass58,803 miles (+5,608)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,803 miles
    Test number
    592281310399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,195 miles (+6,957)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,195 miles
    Test number
    187363334655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,238 miles (+8,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,238 miles
    Test number
    917827404697
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  11. Pass37,300 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,300 miles
    Test number
    927136186724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,235 miles
    Test number
    445132112229
    • AdvisoryBoth front road tyres wearing unevenly and close to legal limit

Questions about L40 HPE

Does L40 HPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HPE is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 HPE?
The MOT on L40 HPE is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 HPE done?
L40 HPE was recorded at 104,893 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 7,450 miles a year.
Has L40 HPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HPE has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 HPE 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 HPE find?
L40 HPE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back corroded; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe, and 6 more.

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