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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

L9 EWVMOT history

L9 EWV is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 15 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

L9 EWV silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
112,161 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L9 EWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L9 EWV was last recorded at 112,161 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,122 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
5,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,161 miles
  • 2024 – 106,835 miles
  • 2023 – 99,297 miles
  • 2022 – 92,864 miles
  • 2021 – 90,081 miles
  • 2020 – 88,768 miles
  • 2019 – 84,651 miles
  • 2018 – 79,490 miles
  • 2017 – 75,049 miles
  • 2016 – 65,224 miles
  • 2015 – 56,082 miles
  • 2014 – 46,481 miles
  • 2013 – 38,472 miles
  • 2012 – 34,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,161 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front side lights flickering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,161 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    112,161 miles
    Test number
    502347215427
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail112,122 miles (+5,287)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,122 miles
    Test number
    293158415567
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements displayed in windscreen unable to fully read (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,835 miles (+7,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,835 miles
    Test number
    257669554977
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass99,297 miles (+6,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,297 miles
    Test number
    590900282067
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass92,864 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,864 miles
    Test number
    917221907134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,081 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,081 miles
    Test number
    430479771796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat back slightly insecure- not locking fully
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly heavy operation
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail90,080 miles (+1,312)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,080 miles
    Test number
    337913347424
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat back slightly insecure- not locking fully
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly heavy operation
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass88,768 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,768 miles
    Test number
    399276381998
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront side lights flickering
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight movement with in seat lock
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main. both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail88,768 miles (+4,117)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,768 miles
    Test number
    624786248546
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront side lights flickering
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight movement with in seat lock
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main. both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass84,651 miles1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,651 miles
    Test number
    306031444296
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust heat shields missing not a fire risk
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper spring rubber incorrectly fitted not affecting coil spring operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Movement in seat back
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail84,651 miles (+5,161)1 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,651 miles
    Test number
    334052350878
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust heat shields missing not a fire risk
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper spring rubber incorrectly fitted not affecting coil spring operation
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light out
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Movement in seat back
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass79,490 miles (+4,441)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,490 miles
    Test number
    182578841408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,049 miles
    Test number
    661429612270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail75,049 miles (+9,825)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,049 miles
    Test number
    144751868677
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass65,224 miles (+9,142)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,224 miles
    Test number
    596226031561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,082 miles
    Test number
    176280069375
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly corroded,not effecting brake performance

  17. Fail56,082 miles (+1,380)3 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,082 miles
    Test number
    880705677202
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly corroded,not effecting brake performance
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre

  18. Pass54,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,702 miles
    Test number
    696394405107
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail54,702 miles (+8,221)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,702 miles
    Test number
    139994105195
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass46,481 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,481 miles
    Test number
    906204184031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,472 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,472 miles
    Test number
    266372773092
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteThe service Reminder is on! -INSP-

  22. Pass38,472 miles (+4,272)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,472 miles
    Test number
    988262773060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteThe service Reminder is on! -INSP-

  23. Fail34,200 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,200 miles
    Test number
    179586572495
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads worn low

  24. Pass34,200 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,200 miles
    Test number
    739436272065
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads worn low

Questions about L9 EWV

Does L9 EWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L9 EWV is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L9 EWV?
The MOT on L9 EWV is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L9 EWV done?
L9 EWV was recorded at 112,161 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 5,710 miles a year.
Has L9 EWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L9 EWV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L9 EWV 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 L9 EWV find?
L9 EWV passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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