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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

L40 MKBMOT history

L40 MKB is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 66,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L40 MKB silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
66,761 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 MKB was last recorded at 66,761 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 4,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,111 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,650 miles
Average per year
3,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,761 miles
  • 2024 – 62,111 miles
  • 2023 – 57,571 miles
  • 2022 – 50,290 miles
  • 2021 – 48,087 miles
  • 2020 – 45,587 miles
  • 2019 – 42,394 miles
  • 2018 – 35,921 miles
  • 2017 – 32,955 miles
  • 2016 – 30,674 miles
  • 2015 – 26,921 miles
  • 2014 – 20,636 miles
  • 2012 – 15,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,761 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront subframe showing corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,761 miles (+4,650)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    66,761 miles
    Test number
    933958016091
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass62,111 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,111 miles
    Test number
    761916942784
    • AdvisoryFront subframe showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail62,110 miles (+4,539)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,110 miles
    Test number
    832714728343
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,571 miles (+7,281)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,571 miles
    Test number
    394329010335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,290 miles (+2,203)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,290 miles
    Test number
    486268935119
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass48,087 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,087 miles
    Test number
    456956306091
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail48,087 miles (+2,500)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,087 miles
    Test number
    605978100547
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass45,587 miles (+3,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,587 miles
    Test number
    737941667756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass42,394 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,394 miles
    Test number
    481533155661
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail42,394 miles (+6,473)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,394 miles
    Test number
    823417694741
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass35,921 miles (+2,966)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,921 miles
    Test number
    704500464811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror smaller than original
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass32,955 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,955 miles
    Test number
    229765178823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges

  13. Fail32,936 miles (+2,262)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,936 miles
    Test number
    358665493564
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges

  14. Pass30,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,674 miles
    Test number
    262260685836
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

  15. Fail30,674 miles (+3,753)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,674 miles
    Test number
    911596534641
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

  16. Pass26,921 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,921 miles
    Test number
    769517975123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,609 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,609 miles
    Test number
    135939525406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,636 miles (+5,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    20,636 miles
    Test number
    486612724091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass15,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,469 miles
    Test number
    556210972232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 MKB

Does L40 MKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MKB is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 MKB?
The MOT on L40 MKB is valid until 30 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 MKB done?
L40 MKB was recorded at 66,761 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,892 miles a year.
Has L40 MKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MKB has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 MKB 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 MKB find?
L40 MKB passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front subframe showing corrosion, and 8 more.

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