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Vauxhall Astra

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,956 cc

L4 MECMOT history

L4 MEC is a white diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 18 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 80,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

L4 MEC white Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
80,696 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 MEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 MEC was last recorded at 80,696 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 3,691 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,005 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,691 miles
Average per year
6,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,696 miles
  • 2025 – 77,005 miles
  • 2024 – 75,173 miles
  • 2023 – 64,224 miles
  • 2022 – 55,801 miles
  • 2021 – 51,373 miles
  • 2020 – 47,767 miles
  • 2019 – 42,455 miles
  • 2017 – 35,648 miles
  • 2016 – 20,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,696 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,696 miles (+3,691)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    80,696 miles
    Test number
    954897381167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,005 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    77,005 miles
    Test number
    903068150639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    75,173 miles
    Test number
    379364530536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,169 miles (+10,945)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,169 miles
    Test number
    383520166813
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass64,224 miles (+8,423)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,224 miles
    Test number
    284482986993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,801 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,801 miles
    Test number
    848825810446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,789 miles (+4,416)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,789 miles
    Test number
    876185082892
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass51,373 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    633683637746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,767 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,767 miles
    Test number
    136417053497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,455 miles (+6,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    42,455 miles
    Test number
    516627000236
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass35,648 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,648 miles
    Test number
    595634128735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,240 miles (+13,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    34,240 miles
    Test number
    836804799806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin bot sides (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass20,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,452 miles
    Test number
    892793775618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 MEC

Does L4 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 MEC is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 MEC?
The MOT on L4 MEC is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 MEC done?
L4 MEC was recorded at 80,696 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 6,138 miles a year.
Has L4 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 MEC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 MEC 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 L4 MEC find?
L4 MEC passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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