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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 1,598 cc

L57 VLHMOT history

L57 VLH is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
125,267 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L57 VLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L57 VLH was last recorded at 125,267 miles on 10 Oct 2023, 9,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,847 miles · 25 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
9,420 miles
Average per year
3,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,267 miles
  • 2022 – 115,847 miles
  • 2021 – 111,180 miles
  • 2020 – 108,994 miles
  • 2019 – 103,580 miles
  • 2018 – 98,889 miles
  • 2017 – 92,990 miles
  • 2016 – 88,518 miles
  • 2015 – 84,223 miles
  • 2014 – 80,071 miles
  • 2013 – 75,734 miles
  • 2011 – 74,425 miles
  • 2010 – 71,251 miles
  • 2009 – 68,279 miles
  • 2008 – 65,561 miles
  • 2007 – 62,759 miles
  • 2006 – 60,930 miles
  • 2005 – 58,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,267 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,267 miles (+9,420)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,267 miles
    Test number
    321671870087
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,847 miles
    Test number
    929830704097
    • AdvisorySlight noise upper strut mountings / bearings

  3. Fail115,847 miles (+4,667)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,847 miles
    Test number
    201752547520
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight noise upper strut mountings / bearings

  4. Pass111,180 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,180 miles
    Test number
    460718670744
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUPPER STRUT MOUNTINGS DETERIORATING

  5. Fail111,180 miles (+2,186)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,180 miles
    Test number
    565918539407
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUPPER STRUT MOUNTINGS DETERIORATING

  6. Pass108,994 miles (+5,414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,994 miles
    Test number
    710688328526
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass103,580 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,580 miles
    Test number
    597940713537
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE DETRIORATING
    • AdvisoryN/S/R / O/S/R / O/S/F WHEEL TRIMS MISSING
    • AdvisoryO/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail103,580 miles (+4,691)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,580 miles
    Test number
    741209482155
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE DETRIORATING
    • AdvisoryN/S/R / O/S/R / O/S/F WHEEL TRIMS MISSING
    • AdvisoryO/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass98,889 miles (+5,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,889 miles
    Test number
    612695544501
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS SPLITTING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryREAR CHASSIS GETTING RUSTY

  10. Pass92,990 miles (+4,472)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,990 miles
    Test number
    128798873821
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass88,518 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,518 miles
    Test number
    654213901465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,223 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,223 miles
    Test number
    276297515497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,071 miles (+4,337)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,071 miles
    Test number
    319549114171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight deterioration front number plate

  14. Pass75,734 miles (+1,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,734 miles
    Test number
    355690723118
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass74,425 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,425 miles
    Test number
    168278741383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,251 miles (+2,972)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,251 miles
    Test number
    114327220370
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  17. Pass68,279 miles (+2,718)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    68,279 miles
    Test number
    224197829323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    65,561 miles
    Test number
    764295848388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,561 miles (+2,802)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,561 miles
    Test number
    283114248326
    • FailureParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

  20. Pass62,759 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    62,759 miles
    Test number
    122274937333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,930 miles (+2,637)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    60,930 miles
    Test number
    103065556339
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked and starting to discolour

  22. Pass58,293 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    58,293 miles
    Test number
    464965155414
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about L57 VLH

Does L57 VLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L57 VLH expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L57 VLH?
The MOT on L57 VLH expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L57 VLH done?
L57 VLH was recorded at 125,267 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2023, an average of 3,762 miles a year.
Has L57 VLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L57 VLH has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L57 VLH 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 L57 VLH find?
L57 VLH passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2023 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch, and 5 more.

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