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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,248 cc

L50 BWHMOT history

L50 BWH is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 10 Nov 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.

L50 BWH silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2025
Mileage
164,658 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L50 BWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L50 BWH was last recorded at 164,658 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,518 miles · 12 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
140 miles
Average per year
6,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,658 miles
  • 2023 – 161,035 miles
  • 2022 – 155,698 miles
  • 2020 – 148,799 miles
  • 2019 – 143,456 miles
  • 2018 – 140,427 miles
  • 2017 – 135,242 miles
  • 2016 – 130,475 miles
  • 2015 – 124,874 miles
  • 2014 – 114,481 miles
  • 2013 – 105,451 miles
  • 2012 – 94,959 miles
  • 2011 – 80,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,658 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,658 miles (+140)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    164,658 miles
    Test number
    718224437714
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail164,518 miles (+3,483)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,518 miles
    Test number
    597166434267
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass161,035 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    161,035 miles
    Test number
    922219989735
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail161,035 miles (+5,337)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,035 miles
    Test number
    688967216012
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system nsr joined to osr (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass155,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    155,698 miles
    Test number
    392279274324
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail155,698 miles (+6,899)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,698 miles
    Test number
    738634868528
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass148,799 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,799 miles
    Test number
    400985226770
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail148,798 miles (+5,342)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,798 miles
    Test number
    191135460019
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass143,456 miles (+3,029)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,456 miles
    Test number
    630539663072
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass140,427 miles (+5,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    140,427 miles
    Test number
    804081112904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass135,242 miles (+4,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,242 miles
    Test number
    255351258141
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp slightly corroded

  12. Pass130,475 miles (+5,601)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    130,475 miles
    Test number
    472265277761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass124,874 miles (+10,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    124,874 miles
    Test number
    861991152619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail114,481 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,481 miles
    Test number
    515621724218
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs and pads in poor condition [worn and corroded]

  15. Pass114,481 miles (+9,030)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,481 miles
    Test number
    557521524295
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs and pads in poor condition [worn and corroded]

  16. Pass105,451 miles (+10,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,451 miles
    Test number
    466912553278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass94,959 miles (+14,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,959 miles
    Test number
    945330152240
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass80,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,363 miles
    Test number
    345672851209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L50 BWH

Does L50 BWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L50 BWH expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L50 BWH?
The MOT on L50 BWH expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L50 BWH done?
L50 BWH was recorded at 164,658 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 6,705 miles a year.
Has L50 BWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L50 BWH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L50 BWH 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 L50 BWH find?
L50 BWH passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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