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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,799 cc

L71 UEXMOT history

L71 UEX is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 6 Jun 1994. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2023
Mileage
135,428 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 UEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
6 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 UEX was last recorded at 135,428 miles on 14 Mar 2022, 2,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,257 miles · 24 Oct 2018
Between the last two tests
2,171 miles
Average per year
3,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,428 miles
  • 2018 – 133,257 miles
  • 2017 – 127,849 miles
  • 2016 – 121,874 miles
  • 2015 – 117,331 miles
  • 2014 – 112,512 miles
  • 2013 – 107,033 miles
  • 2012 – 101,518 miles
  • 2011 – 96,838 miles
  • 2010 – 94,112 miles
  • 2009 – 92,644 miles
  • 2008 – 90,748 miles
  • 2007 – 88,774 miles
  • 2006 – 86,931 miles
  • 2005 – 80,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,428 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,428 miles (+2,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,428 miles
    Test number
    565137972166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass133,257 miles (+112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,257 miles
    Test number
    446555938513
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted preventing full examination

  3. Fail133,145 miles (+209)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,145 miles
    Test number
    591818171333
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to sill covers fitted

  4. Fail132,936 miles (+5,087)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,936 miles
    Test number
    229269391799
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to sill covers fitted

  5. Pass127,849 miles (+118)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,849 miles
    Test number
    194164259847
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner/outer edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  6. Fail127,731 miles (+5,857)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,731 miles
    Test number
    209572003723
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner/outer edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Pass121,874 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,874 miles
    Test number
    304618063511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

  8. Fail121,874 miles (+4,543)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,874 miles
    Test number
    891090964372
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

  9. Pass117,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,331 miles
    Test number
    135868639175
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail117,331 miles (+4,819)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,331 miles
    Test number
    227907450211
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass112,512 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,512 miles
    Test number
    148674884257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,508 miles (+5,475)3 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,508 miles
    Test number
    876023164247
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass107,033 miles (+5,515)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,033 miles
    Test number
    669254663225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,518 miles (+4,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    101,518 miles
    Test number
    415646462208
    • 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)

  15. Fail96,838 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,838 miles
    Test number
    318787261296
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass96,838 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    96,838 miles
    Test number
    835017161213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,112 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    94,112 miles
    Test number
    743398760285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,002 miles (+1,358)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,002 miles
    Test number
    313851460209
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass92,644 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    92,644 miles
    Test number
    450762769202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,748 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    90,748 miles
    Test number
    370754268466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,774 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    88,774 miles
    Test number
    820552867270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,755 miles (+1,824)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,755 miles
    Test number
    170367557218
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  23. Pass86,931 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    86,931 miles
    Test number
    783348946228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    80,696 miles
    Test number
    134023745225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L71 UEX

Does L71 UEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L71 UEX expired on 13 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L71 UEX?
The MOT on L71 UEX expired on 13 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L71 UEX done?
L71 UEX was recorded at 135,428 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2022, an average of 3,310 miles a year.
Has L71 UEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 UEX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on L71 UEX 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 L71 UEX find?
L71 UEX passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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