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Vauxhall Astra

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,956 cc

L40 RWJMOT history

L40 RWJ is a white diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 20 Dec 2012. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 122,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.

L40 RWJ white Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
122,407 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RWJ was last recorded at 122,407 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 18,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,815 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
18,592 miles
Average per year
10,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,407 miles
  • 2024 – 103,815 miles
  • 2023 – 84,046 miles
  • 2022 – 66,340 miles
  • 2020 – 45,144 miles
  • 2019 – 42,582 miles
  • 2018 – 38,572 miles
  • 2017 – 34,999 miles
  • 2016 – 29,863 miles
  • 2015 – 24,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,407 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads crumbling (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,407 miles (+18,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,407 miles
    Test number
    638679254383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads crumbling (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass103,815 miles (+19,769)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    846112318361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,046 miles (+502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,046 miles
    Test number
    914901342029
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes
  4. Fail83,544 miles (+17,204)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,544 miles
    Test number
    979533325970
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes
  5. Pass66,340 miles (+21,196)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,340 miles
    Test number
    248054088711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,144 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    45,144 miles
    Test number
    792328406946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,582 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,582 miles
    Test number
    930047952364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,572 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    38,572 miles
    Test number
    588352938216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,999 miles (+5,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    34,999 miles
    Test number
    469662828674
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing on windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass29,863 miles (+4,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    29,863 miles
    Test number
    990513601231
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on mirror
  11. Pass24,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    24,934 miles
    Test number
    408392437033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 RWJ

Does L40 RWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 RWJ expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 RWJ?
The MOT on L40 RWJ expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 RWJ done?
L40 RWJ was recorded at 122,407 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 10,462 miles a year.
Has L40 RWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 RWJ has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 RWJ 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 RWJ find?
L40 RWJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin pads crumbling.

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