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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 1,389 cc

L65 BRUMOT history

L65 BRU is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 29 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 130,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
130,128 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L65 BRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
29 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L65 BRU was last recorded at 130,128 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2008: 71,507 miles, lower than 81,972 miles on 10 Feb 2007.

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
130,023 miles · 2 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
5,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,128 miles
  • 2021 – 128,940 miles
  • 2020 – 128,197 miles
  • 2019 – 127,016 miles
  • 2018 – 125,727 miles
  • 2017 – 122,137 miles
  • 2016 – 117,711 miles
  • 2015 – 112,898 miles
  • 2014 – 109,211 miles
  • 2013 – 102,811 miles
  • 2012 – 95,822 miles
  • 2011 – 89,869 miles
  • 2010 – 83,384 miles
  • 2009 – 76,682 miles
  • 2008 – 71,569 miles
  • 2007 – 81,972 miles
  • 2006 – 48,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,128 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside front brake pipe badly corroded also offside rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,128 miles (+105)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,128 miles
    Test number
    683903485873
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges

  2. Fail130,023 miles (+1,083)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,023 miles
    Test number
    460017970169
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges

  3. Pass128,940 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    128,940 miles
    Test number
    820608331230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe badly corroded also offside rear

  4. Fail128,931 miles (+734)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,931 miles
    Test number
    246676590395
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe badly corroded also offside rear

  5. Pass128,197 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    128,197 miles
    Test number
    317547217786
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe badly corroded also offside rear
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor condition (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail128,197 miles (+1,181)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,197 miles
    Test number
    296740921552
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe badly corroded also offside rear
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor condition (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass127,016 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,016 miles
    Test number
    773521453005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail126,958 miles (+1,231)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,958 miles
    Test number
    330986000162
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass125,727 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    125,727 miles
    Test number
    919453845260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail125,639 miles (+3,502)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,639 miles
    Test number
    348162717108
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass122,137 miles (+4,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    122,137 miles
    Test number
    700011376801
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass117,711 miles (+126)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    117,711 miles
    Test number
    750497414283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail117,585 miles (+4,687)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,585 miles
    Test number
    942387339442
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass112,898 miles (+3,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,898 miles
    Test number
    468806835077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass109,211 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    109,211 miles
    Test number
    198342844070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

  16. Fail109,200 miles (+6,389)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,200 miles
    Test number
    557018334031
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

  17. Fail102,811 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,811 miles
    Test number
    387579033009
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc corroded inner face

  18. Pass102,811 miles (+6,989)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,811 miles
    Test number
    486189333085
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc corroded inner face

  19. Pass95,822 miles (+5,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,822 miles
    Test number
    655991842061
    • AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

  20. Pass89,869 miles (+6,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,869 miles
    Test number
    737955831091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass83,384 miles (+6,702)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    83,384 miles
    Test number
    622635530013
    • NoteFront disc brakes poor condition

  22. Pass76,682 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,682 miles
    Test number
    920084339080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,665 miles (+5,096)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,665 miles
    Test number
    551348229085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

  24. Pass71,569 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,569 miles
    Test number
    284426348016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,507 miles (-10,465)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,507 miles
    Test number
    393570348024
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail81,972 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,972 miles
    Test number
    784291247060
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass81,972 miles (+33,967)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    81,972 miles
    Test number
    830181647037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    48,005 miles
    Test number
    630445526003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail48,005 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,005 miles
    Test number
    694435626096
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about L65 BRU

Does L65 BRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L65 BRU expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L65 BRU?
The MOT on L65 BRU expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L65 BRU done?
L65 BRU was recorded at 130,128 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 5,100 miles a year.
Has L65 BRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L65 BRU has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L65 BRU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L65 BRU find?
L65 BRU passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 8 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front coil spring corroded both; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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