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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

L5 BOUMOT history

L5 BOU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 90,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L5 BOU silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,402 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BOU was last recorded at 90,402 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 1,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,667 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,735 miles
Average per year
4,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,402 miles
  • 2025 – 88,667 miles
  • 2024 – 87,508 miles
  • 2023 – 86,196 miles
  • 2022 – 84,134 miles
  • 2021 – 82,545 miles
  • 2020 – 81,312 miles
  • 2019 – 79,152 miles
  • 2018 – 71,602 miles
  • 2017 – 65,634 miles
  • 2016 – 56,839 miles
  • 2015 – 49,885 miles
  • 2014 – 43,087 miles
  • 2013 – 36,840 miles
  • 2012 – 31,387 miles
  • 2011 – 29,449 miles
  • 2010 – 26,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,402 miles
  • AdvisoryCondition of front brake discs inner face
  • AdvisoryCondition of n/s o/s headlight focus
  • AdvisoryCondition of n/s o/s rear shock absorbers slight leak

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.

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,402 miles (+1,735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,402 miles
    Test number
    652970275010
    • AdvisoryCondition of front brake discs inner face
    • AdvisoryCondition of n/s o/s headlight focus
    • AdvisoryCondition of n/s o/s rear shock absorbers slight leak

  2. Pass88,667 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,667 miles
    Test number
    939433295331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,666 miles (+1,158)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,666 miles
    Test number
    168949148435
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass87,508 miles (+1,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,508 miles
    Test number
    907081584112
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R AND O/S/R

  5. Pass86,196 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,196 miles
    Test number
    766176910997
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail86,196 miles (+2,062)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,196 miles
    Test number
    901377402476
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass84,134 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,134 miles
    Test number
    245980779030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail84,128 miles (+1,583)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,128 miles
    Test number
    695053583503
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass82,545 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,545 miles
    Test number
    547840791456
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail82,545 miles (+1,233)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,545 miles
    Test number
    401446382572
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass81,312 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,312 miles
    Test number
    142154183720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    378467284766
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail79,150 miles (+7,548)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,150 miles
    Test number
    879438232806
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass71,602 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,602 miles
    Test number
    355332313363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower spoiler damaged taped over
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint boot perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroding
    • AdvisoryRear silencer joint slight blow
    • AdvisoryBoth brake pipes to rear flexis corroding

  15. Fail71,602 miles (+5,968)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,602 miles
    Test number
    504826987623
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower spoiler damaged taped over
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint boot perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroding
    • AdvisoryRear silencer joint slight blow
    • AdvisoryBoth brake pipes to rear flexis corroding

  16. Pass65,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,634 miles
    Test number
    174501855040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,634 miles (+49)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,634 miles
    Test number
    803148443210
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  18. Fail65,585 miles (+8,746)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,585 miles
    Test number
    228208217833
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen appears to be excessively tinted

  19. Pass56,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,839 miles
    Test number
    990548917620
    • AdvisoryDeterioration to exhaust system

  20. Fail56,839 miles (+6,954)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,839 miles
    Test number
    243449010076
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryDeterioration to exhaust system

  21. Pass49,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,885 miles
    Test number
    826406061212
    • AdvisoryTraction control light on

  22. Fail49,885 miles (+6,798)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,885 miles
    Test number
    984346112666
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTraction control light on

  23. Pass43,087 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,087 miles
    Test number
    569988164239
    • NoteFront brake discs inner faces corroded pitted and worn
    • NoteT,c,a light on dash

  24. Fail43,087 miles (+6,247)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,087 miles
    Test number
    536978664239
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs inner faces corroded pitted and worn
    • NoteT,c,a light on dash

  25. Pass36,840 miles (+59)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,840 miles
    Test number
    167195173222
    • NoteO/s front tyre side wall damaged

  26. Fail36,781 miles (+5,394)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,781 miles
    Test number
    977130773233
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s front tyre side wall damaged

  27. Pass31,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,387 miles
    Test number
    387293372220
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Fail31,387 miles (+1,938)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,387 miles
    Test number
    528423572282
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass29,449 miles (+3,263)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,449 miles
    Test number
    956899541282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted

  30. Pass26,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,186 miles
    Test number
    662477950307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 BOU

Does L5 BOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BOU is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BOU?
The MOT on L5 BOU is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BOU done?
L5 BOU was recorded at 90,402 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 4,059 miles a year.
Has L5 BOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BOU has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 BOU 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 L5 BOU find?
L5 BOU passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: condition of front brake discs inner face; condition of n/s o/s headlight focus; condition of n/s o/s rear shock absorbers slight leak.

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