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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,364 cc

L7 SDXMOT history

L7 SDX is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 10 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L7 SDX black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,545 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 SDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 SDX was last recorded at 93,545 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,422 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,123 miles
Average per year
5,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,545 miles
  • 2024 – 92,422 miles
  • 2023 – 91,210 miles
  • 2022 – 88,549 miles
  • 2021 – 84,974 miles
  • 2020 – 80,587 miles
  • 2019 – 73,573 miles
  • 2018 – 67,871 miles
  • 2017 – 64,855 miles
  • 2016 – 57,844 miles
  • 2015 – 51,552 miles
  • 2014 – 32,468 miles
  • 2013 – 26,378 miles
  • 2012 – 26,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,545 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,545 miles (+1,123)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,545 miles
    Test number
    617335954142
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass92,422 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,422 miles
    Test number
    787815221672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,210 miles (+2,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,210 miles
    Test number
    174548873234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass88,549 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,549 miles
    Test number
    768394894736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,974 miles (+4,387)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,974 miles
    Test number
    808422714770
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Pass80,587 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,587 miles
    Test number
    550118675961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail80,583 miles (+7,010)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,583 miles
    Test number
    924116548749
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass73,573 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,573 miles
    Test number
    200626118356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTiming chain noisy
  9. Fail73,557 miles (+5,686)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,557 miles
    Test number
    645619958113
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTiming chain noisy
  10. Pass67,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,871 miles
    Test number
    915857845006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,871 miles (+3,016)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,871 miles
    Test number
    733100036793
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass64,855 miles (+7,011)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    64,855 miles
    Test number
    300419343409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,844 miles
    Test number
    635443348622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,840 miles (+6,288)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,840 miles
    Test number
    324560992372
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass51,552 miles (+7,792)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,552 miles
    Test number
    976125352246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,760 miles
    Test number
    935778885181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,755 miles (+11,287)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,755 miles
    Test number
    969078785191
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass32,468 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    32,468 miles
    Test number
    276786194451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Fail32,468 miles (+6,090)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,468 miles
    Test number
    889316994155
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Pass26,378 miles (+275)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,378 miles
    Test number
    935903293191
    • NoteSmall cuts in offside front tyre not enough to fail
  21. Fail26,103 miles (+68)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,103 miles
    Test number
    379518673168
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSmallcuts in outer sidewall of o/s front tyre
  22. Fail26,035 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,035 miles
    Test number
    157044332272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  23. Pass26,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,035 miles
    Test number
    516774632234
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about L7 SDX

Does L7 SDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 SDX is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 SDX?
The MOT on L7 SDX is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 SDX done?
L7 SDX was recorded at 93,545 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,110 miles a year.
Has L7 SDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 SDX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L7 SDX 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 L7 SDX find?
L7 SDX passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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