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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L7 VJCMOT history

L7 VJC is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 45,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

L7 VJC blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
45,946 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 VJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 VJC was last recorded at 45,946 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,342 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
604 miles
Average per year
1,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,946 miles
  • 2025 – 45,342 miles
  • 2024 – 44,914 miles
  • 2023 – 44,046 miles
  • 2022 – 43,074 miles
  • 2021 – 42,545 miles
  • 2020 – 42,420 miles
  • 2019 – 41,651 miles
  • 2018 – 38,989 miles
  • 2017 – 36,396 miles
  • 2016 – 34,042 miles
  • 2015 – 31,119 miles
  • 2014 – 30,240 miles
  • 2013 – 25,005 miles
  • 2012 – 20,481 miles
  • 2011 – 16,883 miles
  • 2010 – 15,858 miles
  • 2009 – 14,577 miles
  • 2008 – 12,716 miles
  • 2007 – 10,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,946 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,946 miles (+604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    45,946 miles
    Test number
    653666216605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass45,342 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    45,342 miles
    Test number
    859591492101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,914 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    44,914 miles
    Test number
    173477662825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,046 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    44,046 miles
    Test number
    874219465484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,074 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,074 miles
    Test number
    285548295545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,545 miles
    Test number
    808685639313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,545 miles (+125)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,545 miles
    Test number
    685839138650
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass42,420 miles (+769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,420 miles
    Test number
    963226643205
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front shock top mounts
  9. Pass41,651 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,651 miles
    Test number
    508176763292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,989 miles
    Test number
    726233391848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,989 miles (+2,593)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,989 miles
    Test number
    275370846521
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass36,396 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,396 miles
    Test number
    968706012029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,042 miles
    Test number
    457681704512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,042 miles (+2,923)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,042 miles
    Test number
    762815135943
    • FailureCoil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass31,119 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    31,119 miles
    Test number
    918843705258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,240 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,240 miles
    Test number
    137169114247
    • NoteRear tyres perished rear box slightly corroded
  17. Fail30,236 miles (+5,231)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,236 miles
    Test number
    396997614440
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth head lamp lenses slightly cloudy
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteFront pads worn discs lipped
    • NoteRear silencer delaminating
  18. Pass25,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    25,005 miles
    Test number
    106238713232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,005 miles (+4,524)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,005 miles
    Test number
    988308513267
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass20,481 miles (+3,598)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,481 miles
    Test number
    188539742128
    • Note195/60/15v
    • NoteBoth rer tyres perishing ,
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing and close to limit
    • NoteRear box rusty
  21. Pass16,883 miles (+1,025)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,883 miles
    Test number
    605028001167
    • NoteExhaust rear box heavily corroded
    • NoteLift in both sides front top strut mountings
    • NoteSplits in tread area of offside front tyre
  22. Pass15,858 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    15,858 miles
    Test number
    433857900137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    14,577 miles
    Test number
    791244819128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,577 miles (+1,861)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,577 miles
    Test number
    214534419436
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
  25. Fail12,716 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,716 miles
    Test number
    351585638123
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  26. Pass12,716 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,716 miles
    Test number
    943605638101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    10,998 miles
    Test number
    370087737163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 VJC

Does L7 VJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 VJC is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 VJC?
The MOT on L7 VJC is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 VJC done?
L7 VJC was recorded at 45,946 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 1,811 miles a year.
Has L7 VJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 VJC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L7 VJC 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 VJC find?
L7 VJC passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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