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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

L7 SLFMOT history

L7 SLF is a blue diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L7 SLF blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
107,988 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 SLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 SLF was last recorded at 107,988 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 4,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,770 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,218 miles
Average per year
5,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,988 miles
  • 2025 – 103,770 miles
  • 2024 – 100,400 miles
  • 2023 – 94,032 miles
  • 2022 – 86,893 miles
  • 2021 – 80,576 miles
  • 2020 – 74,561 miles
  • 2019 – 67,781 miles
  • 2018 – 64,023 miles
  • 2017 – 55,917 miles
  • 2016 – 49,800 miles
  • 2015 – 43,559 miles
  • 2014 – 35,633 miles
  • 2013 – 29,082 miles
  • 2012 – 27,959 miles
  • 2011 – 21,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,988 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,988 miles (+4,218)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    107,988 miles
    Test number
    899502569597
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass103,770 miles (+268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,770 miles
    Test number
    927601536537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail103,502 miles (+3,102)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,502 miles
    Test number
    773789089811
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass100,400 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    100,400 miles
    Test number
    795003952079
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail100,397 miles (+6,365)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,397 miles
    Test number
    478497014505
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass94,032 miles (+7,139)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,032 miles
    Test number
    881283491976
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass86,893 miles (+6,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,893 miles
    Test number
    740284589869
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass80,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,576 miles
    Test number
    409048510643
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
  9. Fail80,576 miles (+6,015)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,576 miles
    Test number
    443929839041
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
  10. Pass74,561 miles (+6,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,561 miles
    Test number
    843366297202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass67,781 miles (+3,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,781 miles
    Test number
    542641035950
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass64,023 miles (+8,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,023 miles
    Test number
    207907180530
    • 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)
  13. Pass55,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,917 miles
    Test number
    708578924189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,917 miles (+6,117)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,917 miles
    Test number
    786131204723
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass49,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,800 miles
    Test number
    114295000910
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroding (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail49,800 miles (+6,241)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,800 miles
    Test number
    895829781492
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroding (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass43,559 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,559 miles
    Test number
    835414755059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,633 miles
    Test number
    437841344042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,633 miles (+6,551)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,633 miles
    Test number
    116981144023
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  20. Pass29,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,082 miles
    Test number
    246305743057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,079 miles (+1,120)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,079 miles
    Test number
    657075943008
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
  22. Pass27,959 miles (+6,406)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,959 miles
    Test number
    459374162270
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteChildseat fitted to n/s rear
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking around tread cant measure how deep
  23. Pass21,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,553 miles
    Test number
    397443541420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 SLF

Does L7 SLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 SLF is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 SLF?
The MOT on L7 SLF is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 SLF done?
L7 SLF was recorded at 107,988 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,715 miles a year.
Has L7 SLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 SLF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 SLF 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 SLF find?
L7 SLF passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides, and 2 more.

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