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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

L77 DSLMOT history

L77 DSL is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 21 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 198,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

L77 DSL silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
198,440 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 DSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 DSL was last recorded at 198,440 miles on 1 May 2026, 363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,077 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
363 miles
Average per year
7,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,440 miles
  • 2025 – 198,077 miles
  • 2021 – 197,268 miles
  • 2019 – 193,456 miles
  • 2018 – 184,503 miles
  • 2017 – 160,983 miles
  • 2016 – 135,360 miles
  • 2015 – 122,346 miles
  • 2014 – 117,910 miles
  • 2013 – 108,650 miles
  • 2012 – 103,558 miles
  • 2011 – 97,131 miles
  • 2010 – 92,828 miles
  • 2009 – 78,673 miles
  • 2008 – 68,835 miles
  • 2006 – 53,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,440 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front-to-rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To ABS unit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,440 miles (+363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    198,440 miles
    Test number
    552143328252
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass198,077 miles (+27)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    198,077 miles
    Test number
    954712363125
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail198,050 miles (+782)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,050 miles
    Test number
    770453483131
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass197,268 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    197,268 miles
    Test number
    702699088445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail197,268 miles (+3,812)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,268 miles
    Test number
    258035122084
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6-2mm. worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6-2mm. worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass193,456 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    193,456 miles
    Test number
    510420046680
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge though to 2nd layer of rubber advise replacement asap
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded

  7. Fail193,456 miles (+8,953)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,456 miles
    Test number
    724639451913
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge though to 2nd layer of rubber advise replacement asap
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded

  8. Pass184,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    184,503 miles
    Test number
    208357950874
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded.

  9. Fail184,503 miles (+23,360)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,503 miles
    Test number
    407284093399
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded.

  10. Pass161,143 miles (+160)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    161,143 miles
    Test number
    392474449475
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.

  11. Fail160,983 miles (+25,623)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,983 miles
    Test number
    481239734742
    • 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.

  12. Pass135,360 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    135,360 miles
    Test number
    370585303936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs rusty

  13. Fail135,360 miles (+13,014)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,360 miles
    Test number
    818563897078
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs rusty

  14. Pass122,346 miles (+4,436)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    122,346 miles
    Test number
    644326399484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    117,910 miles
    Test number
    895464364331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,910 miles (+9,260)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,910 miles
    Test number
    796763664307
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  17. Pass108,650 miles (+5,092)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,650 miles
    Test number
    109971223172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO SPLIT AND CRACK

  18. Pass103,558 miles (+6,427)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,558 miles
    Test number
    245361432440
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass97,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,131 miles
    Test number
    185888761057
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Fail97,131 miles (+4,303)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,131 miles
    Test number
    358398361026
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass92,828 miles (+14,155)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    92,828 miles
    Test number
    752142430062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,673 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    321137429004
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  23. Pass78,673 miles (+9,838)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    383867729061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,835 miles
    Test number
    853552828019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,835 miles (+15,595)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,835 miles
    Test number
    184682728433
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass53,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,240 miles
    Test number
    582403666215
    • 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)

  27. Fail53,240 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,240 miles
    Test number
    411283466270
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)

Questions about L77 DSL

Does L77 DSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 DSL is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 DSL?
The MOT on L77 DSL is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 DSL done?
L77 DSL was recorded at 198,440 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 7,404 miles a year.
Has L77 DSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 DSL has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L77 DSL 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 L77 DSL find?
L77 DSL passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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