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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,799 cc

L83 CJFMOT history

L83 CJF is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 23 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,790 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L83 CJF
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
23 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L83 CJF was last recorded at 103,790 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,784 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,790 miles
  • 2022 – 103,347 miles
  • 2021 – 103,326 miles
  • 2020 – 103,066 miles
  • 2019 – 103,039 miles
  • 2017 – 103,023 miles
  • 2016 – 99,959 miles
  • 2015 – 96,056 miles
  • 2014 – 91,328 miles
  • 2012 – 88,010 miles
  • 2011 – 86,281 miles
  • 2010 – 84,762 miles
  • 2009 – 83,364 miles
  • 2008 – 81,697 miles
  • 2007 – 79,928 miles
  • 2006 – 78,147 miles
  • 2005 – 76,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,790 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,790 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,790 miles
    Test number
    953484006337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,784 miles (+437)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,784 miles
    Test number
    639021536548
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass103,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,347 miles
    Test number
    169091547314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front a b s reluctor ring cracked

  4. Fail103,347 miles (+21)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,347 miles
    Test number
    264282345095
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front a b s reluctor ring cracked

  5. Pass103,326 miles (+260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,326 miles
    Test number
    354428590765
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Reservoir to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass103,066 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,066 miles
    Test number
    409493310579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,060 miles (+21)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,060 miles
    Test number
    667600977143
    • MajorBrake performance not tested brake pipes been squashed (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively damaged pipe have been squashed (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill spot welds come away (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under driver seat near back sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind engine (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & osf inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material &os rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed

  8. Pass103,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,039 miles
    Test number
    237092380943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,033 miles (+10)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,033 miles
    Test number
    842769102135
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail103,023 miles (+3,064)1 dangerous10 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,023 miles
    Test number
    529575103322
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened corroded and weakened around lower spring cup (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing in vicinity of suspension mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing in vicinity of suspension mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened corroded and weakened around lower spring cup (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer skin sill fitted and inadequate welding (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both sides rear upper chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc face braking area badly depleted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake reserve travel low
    • AdvisoryRear axle/subframe surface rust

  11. Pass99,959 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,959 miles
    Test number
    159517151812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail99,959 miles (+3,903)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,959 miles
    Test number
    975844337675
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass96,056 miles (+4,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    96,056 miles
    Test number
    376748535035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  14. Pass91,328 miles (+3,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,328 miles
    Test number
    109988034017
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass88,010 miles (+1,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,010 miles
    Test number
    938768192205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass86,281 miles (+7)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,281 miles
    Test number
    928115891255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded

  17. Fail86,274 miles (+1,512)13 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,274 miles
    Test number
    686221371213
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded

  18. Pass84,762 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    511831370230
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail84,762 miles (+1,398)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    592450570223
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass83,364 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,364 miles
    Test number
    412318769205
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres and n/s/r tyre perished

  21. Fail83,362 miles (+1,665)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,362 miles
    Test number
    143965269216
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres and n/s/r tyre perished

  22. Pass81,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    81,697 miles
    Test number
    411146968242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,697 miles (+1,769)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,697 miles
    Test number
    803422268296
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass79,928 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    181577957220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,902 miles (+1,755)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,902 miles
    Test number
    104440857258
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass78,147 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    78,147 miles
    Test number
    964314746262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass76,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    76,900 miles
    Test number
    372865615223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L83 CJF

Does L83 CJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L83 CJF is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L83 CJF?
The MOT on L83 CJF is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L83 CJF done?
L83 CJF was recorded at 103,790 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 1,274 miles a year.
Has L83 CJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L83 CJF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L83 CJF 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 L83 CJF find?
L83 CJF passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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