Vauxhall Astra
Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc
L40 MSHMOT history
L40 MSH is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 11 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,478 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 80,478 mi
- At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,071 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 MSH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 11 Jan 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 MSH was last recorded at 80,478 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 5,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 74,561 miles · 1 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,917 miles
- Average per year
- 5,071 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,478 miles
- 2025 – 74,561 miles
- 2024 – 67,307 miles
- 2023 – 64,222 miles
- 2022 – 61,812 miles
- 2021 – 59,027 miles
- 2020 – 52,480 miles
- 2019 – 46,350 miles
- 2018 – 42,259 miles
- 2017 – 39,084 miles
- 2016 – 36,984 miles
- 2015 – 36,911 miles
- 2014 – 31,885 miles
- 2012 – 12,822 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,478 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,478 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 80,478 miles
- Test number
- 421910613948
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Fail80,478 miles (+5,917)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,478 miles
- Test number
- 606105054867
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass74,561 miles (+7,254)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 74,561 miles
- Test number
- 308761891348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,307 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 67,307 miles
- Test number
- 862980054857
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail67,307 miles (+3,085)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,307 miles
- Test number
- 493022284073
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass64,222 miles (+2,410)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 64,222 miles
- Test number
- 422974075693
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass61,812 miles (+2,785)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 61,812 miles
- Test number
- 920880158605
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail59,027 miles (+6,547)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,027 miles
- Test number
- 145517652675
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass52,480 miles (+6,130)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 52,480 miles
- Test number
- 520502296151
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass46,350 miles (+935)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 46,350 miles
- Test number
- 376562569106
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass45,415 miles (+22)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 45,415 miles
- Test number
- 242383252933
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail45,393 miles (+3,134)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,393 miles
- Test number
- 514527278641
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,259 miles (+55)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 42,259 miles
- Test number
- 991247389439
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Fail42,204 miles (+3,120)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,204 miles
- Test number
- 433568046427
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Pass39,084 miles (+2,100)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 39,084 miles
- Test number
- 553022208188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,984 miles (+73)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 36,984 miles
- Test number
- 917868824306
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,911 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 36,911 miles
- Test number
- 142876357072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,910 miles (+320)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,910 miles
- Test number
- 401329769717
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Pass36,590 miles (+4,442)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 36,590 miles
- Test number
- 626745115283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,148 miles (+263)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 32,148 miles
- Test number
- 927519505074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,885 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 31,885 miles
- Test number
- 275865864340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail31,885 miles (+9,187)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,885 miles
- Test number
- 537925964356
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,698 miles (+9,876)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 22,698 miles
- Test number
- 416776804016
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass12,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 12,822 miles
- Test number
- 979078722326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 MSH
- Does L40 MSH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MSH is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 MSH?
- The MOT on L40 MSH 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 MSH done?
- L40 MSH was recorded at 80,478 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 5,071 miles a year.
- Has L40 MSH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 MSH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 MSH 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 MSH find?
- L40 MSH passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 1 more.
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