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Vauxhall Astra

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,364 cc

L55 TBEMOT history

L55 TBE is a white petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 111,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

L55 TBE white Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
111,398 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 TBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L55 TBE was last recorded at 111,398 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 2,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,483 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,915 miles
Average per year
8,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,398 miles
  • 2025 – 108,483 miles
  • 2023 – 107,076 miles
  • 2022 – 101,881 miles
  • 2021 – 96,106 miles
  • 2020 – 88,387 miles
  • 2019 – 68,548 miles
  • 2018 – 57,768 miles
  • 2017 – 41,110 miles
  • 2016 – 27,172 miles
  • 2015 – 18,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail111,398 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail111,398 miles (+2,915)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,398 miles
    Test number
    243614880264
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,483 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,483 miles
    Test number
    770177145265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail108,483 miles (+1,407)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,483 miles
    Test number
    342910975224
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass107,076 miles (+5,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,076 miles
    Test number
    236876053156
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,881 miles (+5,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,881 miles
    Test number
    694455853931
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,106 miles
    Test number
    773643234661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail96,106 miles (+7,719)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,106 miles
    Test number
    284050070387
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,387 miles
    Test number
    159236223683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,387 miles (+19,839)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,387 miles
    Test number
    756492955910
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass68,548 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,548 miles
    Test number
    821634420310
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail68,537 miles (+10,769)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,537 miles
    Test number
    604731213180
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass57,768 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,768 miles
    Test number
    978463339143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,727 miles (+16,617)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,727 miles
    Test number
    502168374916
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass41,110 miles (+13,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,110 miles
    Test number
    307044915290
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass27,172 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,172 miles
    Test number
    627324998710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,126 miles (+8,937)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,126 miles
    Test number
    859024272700
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass18,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,189 miles
    Test number
    619482235190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 TBE

Does L55 TBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 TBE expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 TBE?
The MOT on L55 TBE expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 TBE done?
L55 TBE was recorded at 111,398 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 8,202 miles a year.
Has L55 TBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 TBE has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 TBE 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 TBE find?
L55 TBE failed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 1 advisory: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear brake disc significantly and obviously worn; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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