
Vauxhall Astra
White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc
L59 BRYMOT history
L59 BRY is a white petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 9 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 285,404 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 May 2027
- Mileage
- 285,404 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 9,095 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L59 BRY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 9 Feb 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L59 BRY was last recorded at 285,404 miles on 27 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 285,404 miles · 26 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,095 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 285,404 miles
- 2025 – 278,482 miles
- 2024 – 269,335 miles
- 2023 – 259,639 miles
- 2022 – 251,269 miles
- 2021 – 240,266 miles
- 2020 – 230,660 miles
- 2019 – 218,100 miles
- 2018 – 208,365 miles
- 2017 – 198,117 miles
- 2015 – 196,495 miles
- 2014 – 187,889 miles
- 2013 – 174,260 miles
- 2012 – 171,744 miles
- 2011 – 168,763 miles
- 2010 – 150,012 miles
- 2009 – 136,100 miles
- 2008 – 119,050 miles
- 2007 – 109,031 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
30 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass285,404 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2027
- Odometer
- 285,404 miles
- Test number
- 635694288067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail285,404 miles (+6,922)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 285,404 miles
- Test number
- 479669961100
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass278,482 miles (+9,147)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 278,482 miles
- Test number
- 159471418732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass269,335 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 269,335 miles
- Test number
- 507240601131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail269,269 miles (+9,630)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 269,269 miles
- Test number
- 815463599448
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass259,639 miles (+8,370)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 259,639 miles
- Test number
- 955779435561
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass251,269 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 251,269 miles
- Test number
- 411462604275
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail251,269 miles (+11,003)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,269 miles
- Test number
- 295305117508
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass240,266 miles (+9,606)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 240,266 miles
- Test number
- 101103983963
- AdvisoryFloor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Pass230,660 miles (+12,560)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 230,660 miles
- Test number
- 499156929538
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass218,100 miles (+9,735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 218,100 miles
- Test number
- 362502429403
- AdvisoryUnderside painted and covered including components
Pass208,365 miles (+10,248)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 208,365 miles
- Test number
- 333956880247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass198,117 miles (+1,622)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 198,117 miles
- Test number
- 475004076892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,495 miles (+8,606)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 196,495 miles
- Test number
- 594415901165
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Pass187,889 miles (+594)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 187,889 miles
- Test number
- 636967364202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail187,295 miles (+13,035)9 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,295 miles
- Test number
- 268008844291
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.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)
Pass174,260 miles (+2,516)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 174,260 miles
- Test number
- 807418243263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOffside inner sills and rear under boot area covered in very thick sealant - unable to check condition
Pass171,744 miles (+289)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 171,744 miles
- Test number
- 329219042213
- NoteOwner produced paperwork to clarify engine in vehicle 1991-1992
Fail171,455 miles (+2,692)1 dangerous3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,455 miles
- Test number
- 695287432260
- DangerousO/s rear brake binding slightly
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteCorrosion near bonnet catc mech
- NoteExhaust emissions failed test
- NoteO/s headlamp glass cracked
Pass168,763 miles (+430)5 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 168,763 miles
- Test number
- 769647851122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBonnet catch prescribed area corroded
- NoteExhaust system has no front mountings fitted
- NoteN/s/r handbrake cable deteriorating
- NoteO/s and n/s sills deteriorated
- NoteRear cross member deteriorated
- NoteUpper timing cover missing
Fail168,333 miles (+767)3 failures6 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,333 miles
- Test number
- 369496941102
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBonnet catch prescribed area corroded
- NoteExhaust system has no front mountings fitted
- NoteN/s/r handbrake cable deteriorating
- NoteO/s and n/s sills deteriorated
- NoteRear cross member deteriorated
- NoteUpper timing cover missing
Fail167,566 miles (+17,554)7 failures9 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,566 miles
- Test number
- 265717511144
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCorrosion around bonnet catch prescribed area
- NoteExhaust system only has 2 rubber mountings
- NoteFront crossmember deteriorating
- NoteO/s/f drivers seat -slightly worn-loose
- NoteRear crossmember deteriorating
- NoteRear tow bar loose - but only partly fitted - no ball
Pass150,012 miles (+331)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 150,012 miles
- Test number
- 331871110148
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail149,681 miles (+13,581)8 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,681 miles
- Test number
- 673544600148
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass136,100 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 136,100 miles
- Test number
- 124263999483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,071 miles (+17,021)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,071 miles
- Test number
- 351201199050
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Pass119,050 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 119,050 miles
- Test number
- 302687188047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,050 miles (+51)7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,050 miles
- Test number
- 252946788003
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNear side front tyre wearing low
Fail118,999 miles (+9,968)2 dangerous19 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,999 miles
- Test number
- 803135488068
- DangerousFront bumper insecure
- DangerousOffside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel flap insecure
Pass109,031 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 109,031 miles
- Test number
- 322404407035
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Questions about L59 BRY
- Does L59 BRY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L59 BRY is valid until 26 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L59 BRY?
- The MOT on L59 BRY is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L59 BRY done?
- L59 BRY was recorded at 285,404 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 9,095 miles a year.
- Has L59 BRY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L59 BRY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L59 BRY 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 L59 BRY find?
- L59 BRY passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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