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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,389 cc

L57 HRJMOT history

L57 HRJ is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 7 Jun 1994. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 47,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2024
Mileage
47,688 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L57 HRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
7 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L57 HRJ was last recorded at 47,688 miles on 24 Jul 2023, 807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2016: 31,721 miles, lower than 37,013 miles on 9 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
46,881 miles · 28 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
807 miles
Average per year
1,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 47,688 miles
  • 2022 – 46,881 miles
  • 2021 – 45,840 miles
  • 2020 – 45,247 miles
  • 2019 – 43,475 miles
  • 2018 – 40,418 miles
  • 2017 – 37,476 miles
  • 2016 – 31,721 miles
  • 2015 – 37,013 miles
  • 2014 – 36,119 miles
  • 2013 – 35,667 miles
  • 2012 – 35,280 miles
  • 2011 – 34,829 miles
  • 2010 – 34,341 miles
  • 2009 – 33,703 miles
  • 2008 – 33,242 miles
  • 2007 – 31,478 miles
  • 2006 – 29,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,688 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,688 miles (+807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    47,688 miles
    Test number
    656416724634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass46,881 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    46,881 miles
    Test number
    203457420445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,840 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,840 miles
    Test number
    577910171947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,247 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,247 miles
    Test number
    939754365764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,475 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    43,475 miles
    Test number
    991889294546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,466 miles (+3,048)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,466 miles
    Test number
    260381650038
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass40,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    40,418 miles
    Test number
    113852313528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,412 miles (+2,936)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,412 miles
    Test number
    555683895297
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass37,476 miles (+5,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,476 miles
    Test number
    686542969885
    • AdvisoryRear brake balance poor
  10. Pass31,721 miles (-5,292)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,721 miles
    Test number
    240425930784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,013 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,013 miles
    Test number
    146450365170
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  12. Fail37,010 miles (+891)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,010 miles
    Test number
    865819455102
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  13. Pass36,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,119 miles
    Test number
    259996154424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,119 miles (+452)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,119 miles
    Test number
    555626954108
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass35,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,667 miles
    Test number
    966910953172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,667 miles (+387)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,667 miles
    Test number
    965980853162
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass35,280 miles (+451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,280 miles
    Test number
    798722852127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass34,829 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,829 miles
    Test number
    638166331124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,341 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,341 miles
    Test number
    803106040130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,703 miles (+461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,703 miles
    Test number
    204912939159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  21. Pass33,242 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,242 miles
    Test number
    651533548136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,478 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,478 miles
    Test number
    730544347148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,184 miles
    Test number
    341751936175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L57 HRJ

Does L57 HRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L57 HRJ expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L57 HRJ?
The MOT on L57 HRJ expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L57 HRJ done?
L57 HRJ was recorded at 47,688 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2023, an average of 1,076 miles a year.
Has L57 HRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L57 HRJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L57 HRJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L57 HRJ find?
L57 HRJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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