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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,389 cc

L85 HJAMOT history

L85 HJA is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 10 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 62,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
62,502 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L85 HJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
10 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L85 HJA was last recorded at 62,502 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 3,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,172 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,330 miles
Average per year
1,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,502 miles
  • 2025 – 59,172 miles
  • 2024 – 55,011 miles
  • 2023 – 50,438 miles
  • 2022 – 46,069 miles
  • 2020 – 46,063 miles
  • 2019 – 45,207 miles
  • 2018 – 44,238 miles
  • 2017 – 43,139 miles
  • 2016 – 42,288 miles
  • 2015 – 41,462 miles
  • 2014 – 40,538 miles
  • 2013 – 39,755 miles
  • 2012 – 38,961 miles
  • 2011 – 38,308 miles
  • 2010 – 37,712 miles
  • 2009 – 37,263 miles
  • 2008 – 36,659 miles
  • 2007 – 35,781 miles
  • 2006 – 34,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,502 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,502 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    62,502 miles
    Test number
    694438932886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,172 miles (+4,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    59,172 miles
    Test number
    869097999055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass55,011 miles (+4,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,011 miles
    Test number
    728031350540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass50,438 miles (+4,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,438 miles
    Test number
    569495745358
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass46,069 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,069 miles
    Test number
    237272772757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail46,068 miles (+5)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,068 miles
    Test number
    583273404022
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded in patches
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sills corroded in patches
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass46,063 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,063 miles
    Test number
    107895248149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,207 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,207 miles
    Test number
    459834335013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead and chassis leg (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail45,207 miles (+969)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,207 miles
    Test number
    525953592885
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead and chassis leg (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline pass/fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass44,238 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,238 miles
    Test number
    362923593484
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres slightly cracked (No cord)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail44,238 miles (+1,099)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,238 miles
    Test number
    483122441241
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres slightly cracked (No cord)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass43,139 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,139 miles
    Test number
    659434332184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail43,139 miles (+851)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,139 miles
    Test number
    942236337696
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass42,288 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,288 miles
    Test number
    838108725170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail42,287 miles (+825)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,287 miles
    Test number
    942000834220
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass41,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,462 miles
    Test number
    397689245124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail41,462 miles (+924)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,462 miles
    Test number
    637799545160
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass40,538 miles (+783)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,538 miles
    Test number
    458465454148
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant level very low
    • NoteFront wipers smear slightly
    • NoteOffside front tyre 10 years old

  19. Pass39,755 miles (+794)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,755 miles
    Test number
    637190933188
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking in inner sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear brake squeals
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking in sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear brake squeals

  20. Pass38,961 miles (+653)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,961 miles
    Test number
    586136922134
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall perished

  21. Pass38,308 miles1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,308 miles
    Test number
    419577021110
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre both sidewalls badly split and perished
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall perished

  22. Fail38,308 miles (+596)1 dangerous5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,308 miles
    Test number
    507597221141
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre both sidewalls badly split and perished
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall perished

  23. Pass37,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,712 miles
    Test number
    174611820165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  24. Fail37,712 miles (+449)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,712 miles
    Test number
    291391920194
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  25. Pass37,263 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,263 miles
    Test number
    600890529144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,659 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,659 miles
    Test number
    354210818143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass36,659 miles (+878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,659 miles
    Test number
    464700818174
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass35,781 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,781 miles
    Test number
    314743117122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,752 miles
    Test number
    741434116148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L85 HJA

Does L85 HJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L85 HJA is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L85 HJA?
The MOT on L85 HJA is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L85 HJA done?
L85 HJA was recorded at 62,502 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 1,393 miles a year.
Has L85 HJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L85 HJA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L85 HJA 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 L85 HJA find?
L85 HJA passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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