Vauxhall Astra
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,686 cc
L55 OPAMOT history
L55 OPA is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 18 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 146,409 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 146,409 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,358 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 OPA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,686 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 18 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 OPA was last recorded at 146,409 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 4,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,488 miles · 7 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,921 miles
- Average per year
- 10,358 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,409 miles
- 2025 – 141,488 miles
- 2024 – 136,320 miles
- 2022 – 126,697 miles
- 2021 – 110,880 miles
- 2020 – 100,296 miles
- 2019 – 74,372 miles
- 2018 – 63,025 miles
- 2017 – 52,513 miles
- 2016 – 48,722 miles
- 2015 – 36,495 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,409 miles
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
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.
All brake discs badly worn and corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 2 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,409 miles (+4,921)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 146,409 miles
- Test number
- 273141127688
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
Pass141,488 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 141,488 miles
- Test number
- 190264844242
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail141,488 miles (+5,168)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,488 miles
- Test number
- 285408586668
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,320 miles (+9,623)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 136,320 miles
- Test number
- 815675627700
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 126,697 miles
- Test number
- 191891191383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,697 miles (+15,817)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,697 miles
- Test number
- 912978402305
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass110,880 miles (+10,584)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 110,880 miles
- Test number
- 147211468413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,296 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 100,296 miles
- Test number
- 200659987312
- AdvisoryAll brake discs badly worn and corroded
Fail100,296 miles (+11,975)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,296 miles
- Test number
- 937198268872
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn radius arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs badly worn and corroded
Pass88,321 miles (+13,949)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 88,321 miles
- Test number
- 717977820857
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips outside drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass74,372 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 74,372 miles
- Test number
- 789520448607
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail74,372 miles (+11,347)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,372 miles
- Test number
- 263993562586
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass63,025 miles (+10,512)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 63,025 miles
- Test number
- 985650569526
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn inside edge
Pass52,513 miles (+3,791)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 52,513 miles
- Test number
- 977562171986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,722 miles (+12,227)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 48,722 miles
- Test number
- 551228915570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 36,495 miles
- Test number
- 658806792834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 OPA
- Does L55 OPA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 OPA is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 OPA?
- The MOT on L55 OPA is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 OPA done?
- L55 OPA was recorded at 146,409 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 10,358 miles a year.
- Has L55 OPA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 OPA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L55 OPA 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 L55 OPA find?
- L55 OPA passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front.
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