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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,400 cc

L86 RDNMOT history

L86 RDN is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 3 Feb 1995. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2024
Mileage
70,656 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L86 RDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
3 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L86 RDN was last recorded at 70,656 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,325 miles · 24 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
331 miles
Average per year
1,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,656 miles
  • 2023 – 70,325 miles
  • 2022 – 70,099 miles
  • 2021 – 69,880 miles
  • 2019 – 69,210 miles
  • 2018 – 68,225 miles
  • 2017 – 67,252 miles
  • 2016 – 66,209 miles
  • 2015 – 65,020 miles
  • 2014 – 63,862 miles
  • 2013 – 62,879 miles
  • 2012 – 61,213 miles
  • 2011 – 59,706 miles
  • 2010 – 58,103 miles
  • 2009 – 56,340 miles
  • 2008 – 54,707 miles
  • 2007 – 52,308 miles
  • 2006 – 49,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,656 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed all limits too high to continue (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,656 miles (+331)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,656 miles
    Test number
    245991964674
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed all limits too high to continue (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass70,325 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,325 miles
    Test number
    847185056925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,099 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,099 miles
    Test number
    718007526956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,880 miles (+670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,880 miles
    Test number
    794122872341
    • AdvisoryFootbrake slightly spongy

  5. Pass69,210 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,210 miles
    Test number
    488811477482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail69,204 miles (+979)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,204 miles
    Test number
    350867700411
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,225 miles (+973)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,225 miles
    Test number
    656867769994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,252 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,252 miles
    Test number
    517543480522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,209 miles (+1,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,209 miles
    Test number
    707162924534
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both (2.5.B.3a)

  10. Pass65,020 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,020 miles
    Test number
    169787415181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,862 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,862 miles
    Test number
    438019214121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,879 miles (+1,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,879 miles
    Test number
    258639613461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass61,213 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,213 miles
    Test number
    275234012497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,706 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,706 miles
    Test number
    269414721497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,103 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,103 miles
    Test number
    213149910415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,340 miles (+1,633)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,340 miles
    Test number
    201287319113
    • NoteO/s front wishbone bush worn
    • NoteO/s rear flexi brake pipe furrel corroded

  17. Pass54,707 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,707 miles
    Test number
    384523828139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,308 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,308 miles
    Test number
    652423227100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,592 miles
    Test number
    490646926123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L86 RDN

Does L86 RDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L86 RDN expired on 29 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L86 RDN?
The MOT on L86 RDN expired on 29 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L86 RDN done?
L86 RDN was recorded at 70,656 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 1,042 miles a year.
Has L86 RDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L86 RDN has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L86 RDN 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 L86 RDN find?
L86 RDN failed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: emissions unable to be completed all limits too high to continue; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rusted; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2, and 1 more.

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