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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 1994 · 1,389 cc

L97 FBAMOT history

L97 FBA is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
100,466 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L97 FBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L97 FBA was last recorded at 100,466 miles on 26 May 2026, 233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,233 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
233 miles
Average per year
2,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,466 miles
  • 2025 – 100,233 miles
  • 2024 – 99,521 miles
  • 2023 – 99,315 miles
  • 2022 – 98,314 miles
  • 2019 – 83,810 miles
  • 2018 – 83,284 miles
  • 2017 – 82,610 miles
  • 2016 – 81,860 miles
  • 2015 – 80,268 miles
  • 2014 – 78,226 miles
  • 2013 – 75,940 miles
  • 2012 – 73,559 miles
  • 2011 – 71,099 miles
  • 2010 – 68,853 miles
  • 2009 – 66,689 miles
  • 2008 – 64,426 miles
  • 2007 – 62,090 miles
  • 2006 – 59,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,466 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,466 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,466 miles
    Test number
    609366076379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,233 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    100,233 miles
    Test number
    523710966214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,521 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    99,521 miles
    Test number
    165383463865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,315 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,315 miles
    Test number
    188199489641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,314 miles (+14,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    98,314 miles
    Test number
    143104244829
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass83,810 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,810 miles
    Test number
    724443186249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,284 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,284 miles
    Test number
    673872207000
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front s/abs [casings corroded]

  8. Fail83,283 miles (+673)6 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,283 miles
    Test number
    836013829222
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front s/abs [casings corroded]

  9. Pass82,610 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,610 miles
    Test number
    660516640769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres [sidewalls in poor condition]
    • AdvisoryBrake discs worn slightly
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mtg rudders in poor condition [both sides]
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear s/abs top mtgs corroded

  10. Fail82,610 miles (+750)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,610 miles
    Test number
    162493289268
    • FailureNearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres [sidewalls in poor condition]
    • AdvisoryBrake discs worn slightly
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mtg rudders in poor condition [both sides]
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear s/abs top mtgs corroded

  11. Pass81,860 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,860 miles
    Test number
    427578871298
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres [sidewalls perished]
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear s/abs [top mtgs corroded]

  12. Fail81,860 miles (+1,592)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,860 miles
    Test number
    695443541737
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing rear bolt snapped/corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres [sidewalls perished]
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear s/abs [top mtgs corroded]

  13. Pass80,268 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,268 miles
    Test number
    535196976650
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Fail80,268 miles (+2,042)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,268 miles
    Test number
    889096462350
    • Repaired at testCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  15. Pass78,226 miles (+2,286)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,226 miles
    Test number
    165528954218
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear coil springs rustie

  16. Pass75,940 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,940 miles
    Test number
    945367343222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake discs worn

  17. Fail75,939 miles (+2,380)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,939 miles
    Test number
    739607543242
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake discs worn
    • NoteO/s/r brake grabbing slightly

  18. Pass73,559 miles (+2,460)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,559 miles
    Test number
    487797552237
    • NoteO/s w/wiper rubber torn

  19. Pass71,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,099 miles
    Test number
    729741251271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,097 miles (+2,244)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,097 miles
    Test number
    569321351256
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass68,853 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,853 miles
    Test number
    543298450293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,689 miles
    Test number
    211714949257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,689 miles (+2,263)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,689 miles
    Test number
    744924249223
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass64,426 miles (+2,336)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,426 miles
    Test number
    112943248240
    • NoteFront pads low (Less than 5k)
    • NoteO/s/f washer jet poor
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  25. Pass62,090 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    62,090 miles
    Test number
    543346147209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,586 miles
    Test number
    574326736214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L97 FBA

Does L97 FBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L97 FBA is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L97 FBA?
The MOT on L97 FBA is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L97 FBA done?
L97 FBA was recorded at 100,466 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 2,069 miles a year.
Has L97 FBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L97 FBA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on L97 FBA 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 L97 FBA find?
L97 FBA passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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