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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

L40 VXLMOT history

L40 VXL is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 60,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L40 VXL silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
60,440 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 VXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 VXL was last recorded at 60,440 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,033 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,407 miles
Average per year
3,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,440 miles
  • 2024 – 58,033 miles
  • 2023 – 55,072 miles
  • 2022 – 53,572 miles
  • 2021 – 51,805 miles
  • 2020 – 50,362 miles
  • 2019 – 48,649 miles
  • 2018 – 46,446 miles
  • 2017 – 43,233 miles
  • 2016 – 39,386 miles
  • 2015 – 33,259 miles
  • 2014 – 26,462 miles
  • 2013 – 9,260 miles
  • 2012 – 8,200 miles
  • 2011 – 7,056 miles
  • 2010 – 5,748 miles
  • 2009 – 4,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,440 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres bold on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn inside edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,440 miles (+2,407)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    60,440 miles
    Test number
    686012951848
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass58,033 miles (+2,961)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    58,033 miles
    Test number
    721650883178
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and more worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge more worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass55,072 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    55,072 miles
    Test number
    798420633349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,572 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    53,572 miles
    Test number
    560455801170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail53,565 miles (+1,760)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,565 miles
    Test number
    476473916553
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass51,805 miles (+1,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,805 miles
    Test number
    432080500280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly rubbing wheel arch

  7. Pass50,362 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,362 miles
    Test number
    742685641676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,649 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,649 miles
    Test number
    608556709969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,446 miles (+3,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,446 miles
    Test number
    402076451102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass43,233 miles (+3,847)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,233 miles
    Test number
    108064281819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass39,386 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,386 miles
    Test number
    309008787659
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres bold on inside edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn inside edges (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail39,383 miles (+6,124)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,383 miles
    Test number
    830708408620
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres bold on inside edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn inside edges (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass33,259 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,259 miles
    Test number
    901970982386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,211 miles (+6,749)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,211 miles
    Test number
    231760224122
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass26,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    26,462 miles
    Test number
    436050234474
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  16. Fail26,462 miles (+17,202)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,462 miles
    Test number
    428192724447
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  17. Pass9,260 miles (+1,060)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    9,260 miles
    Test number
    715799453231
    • NoteCrack in front no plate
    • NoteSlight leak on n/s/r + o /s/ r dampers

  18. Pass8,200 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    8,200 miles
    Test number
    195804362233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,056 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    7,056 miles
    Test number
    335343971226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,748 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    5,748 miles
    Test number
    692312270235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    4,296 miles
    Test number
    730867469253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 VXL

Does L40 VXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 VXL is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 VXL?
The MOT on L40 VXL is valid until 25 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 VXL done?
L40 VXL was recorded at 60,440 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 3,480 miles a year.
Has L40 VXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 VXL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 VXL 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 VXL find?
L40 VXL passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear nail in tyre.

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