Vauxhall Astra
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,686 cc
L40 HTYMOT history
L40 HTY is a grey diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 12 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,587 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 118,587 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,963 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 HTY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,686 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 12 Apr 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 HTY was last recorded at 118,587 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 118,584 miles · 25 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,963 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,587 miles
- 2025 – 114,124 miles
- 2024 – 109,720 miles
- 2023 – 104,426 miles
- 2022 – 99,470 miles
- 2021 – 93,289 miles
- 2020 – 88,326 miles
- 2019 – 82,745 miles
- 2018 – 77,051 miles
- 2017 – 71,799 miles
- 2016 – 65,029 miles
- 2015 – 57,711 miles
- 2014 – 52,491 miles
- 2012 – 46,109 miles
- 2011 – 37,223 miles
- 2010 – 26,935 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,587 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both chassis (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- 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))
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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,587 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 118,587 miles
- Test number
- 892906482154
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Fail118,584 miles (+4,460)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,584 miles
- Test number
- 336636928046
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Pass114,124 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 114,124 miles
- Test number
- 915408559233
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Fail114,124 miles (+4,404)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,124 miles
- Test number
- 758661124965
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass109,720 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 109,720 miles
- Test number
- 656279192612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,720 miles (+5,294)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,720 miles
- Test number
- 685723986585
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
Pass104,426 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 104,426 miles
- Test number
- 522166196998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,426 miles (+4,956)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,426 miles
- Test number
- 392938656214
- Repaired at testNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass99,470 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 99,470 miles
- Test number
- 236906060615
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail99,470 miles (+6,181)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,470 miles
- Test number
- 764778949227
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,289 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 93,289 miles
- Test number
- 582404362493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,283 miles (+4,957)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,283 miles
- Test number
- 263307204681
- MajorEmissions not tested due to water leaking from pipes (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass88,326 miles (+5,581)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 88,326 miles
- Test number
- 830288888511
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres wearing inner edges
Pass82,745 miles (+107)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 82,745 miles
- Test number
- 642734005104
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail82,638 miles (+5,587)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,638 miles
- Test number
- 746314981366
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass77,051 miles (+5,252)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 77,051 miles
- Test number
- 723917542046
- AdvisoryAdvise near side rear brake disc slightly worn
Pass71,799 miles (+90)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 71,799 miles
- Test number
- 827662123690
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail71,709 miles (+6,680)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,709 miles
- Test number
- 798897859147
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,029 miles (+7,318)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 65,029 miles
- Test number
- 259938488947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,711 miles (+5,220)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 57,711 miles
- Test number
- 927697435075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,491 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 52,491 miles
- Test number
- 508668044052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,469 miles (+6,360)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,469 miles
- Test number
- 416455044069
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass46,109 miles (+8,886)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 46,109 miles
- Test number
- 535937792226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,223 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 37,223 miles
- Test number
- 546697391260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,223 miles (+10,288)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,223 miles
- Test number
- 429127391219
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 26,935 miles
- Test number
- 411049690222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 HTY
- Does L40 HTY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HTY is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 HTY?
- The MOT on L40 HTY is valid until 9 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 HTY done?
- L40 HTY was recorded at 118,587 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,963 miles a year.
- Has L40 HTY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 HTY has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 HTY 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 HTY find?
- L40 HTY passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both chassis; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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