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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,686 cc

LL61 MKUMOT history

LL61 MKU is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 4 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 136,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LL61 MKU silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
136,251 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 MKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 MKU was last recorded at 136,251 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 3,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,024 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,227 miles
Average per year
5,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,251 miles
  • 2025 – 133,024 miles
  • 2024 – 130,499 miles
  • 2023 – 126,212 miles
  • 2022 – 121,143 miles
  • 2021 – 116,518 miles
  • 2020 – 111,365 miles
  • 2019 – 105,190 miles
  • 2017 – 98,113 miles
  • 2016 – 95,100 miles
  • 2015 – 91,912 miles
  • 2014 – 71,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,251 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    136,251 miles
    Test number
    117763222919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail136,251 miles (+3,227)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,251 miles
    Test number
    819992764995
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass133,024 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,024 miles
    Test number
    508293897153
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,024 miles (+2,525)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,024 miles
    Test number
    565194426767
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,499 miles (+56)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,499 miles
    Test number
    745177971039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail130,443 miles (+4,231)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,443 miles
    Test number
    791468053090
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass126,212 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,212 miles
    Test number
    479539801688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  8. Fail126,175 miles (+5,032)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,175 miles
    Test number
    807051110126
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to holed exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT AND BADLY WORN ON EDGES ( SECONDARY RUBBER EXPOSED ) STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  9. Pass121,143 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,143 miles
    Test number
    665345046021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just met requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component ball joint has slight play linkage on central axle mountain (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres scrubbing on inner edges and at 3mm tread
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade torn

  10. Fail121,142 miles (+4,624)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,142 miles
    Test number
    968653012134
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just met requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component ball joint has slight play linkage on central axle mountain (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres scrubbing on inner edges and at 3mm tread
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade torn

  11. Pass116,518 miles (+5,153)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,518 miles
    Test number
    555152349775
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass111,365 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,365 miles
    Test number
    511456766568
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail111,365 miles (+6,175)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,365 miles
    Test number
    758396214357
    • MajorCentral Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass105,190 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,190 miles
    Test number
    804517608148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,148 miles (+7,035)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,148 miles
    Test number
    910210953448
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3 mil 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3 mil 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2 mil 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3 mil 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass98,113 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,113 miles
    Test number
    538459217141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,100 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,100 miles
    Test number
    124727026490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,912 miles
    Test number
    786405242321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer seat belt has slight fraying on it
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on 2mm: advise to replace

  19. Fail91,912 miles (+20,041)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,912 miles
    Test number
    939681622691
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer seat belt has slight fraying on it
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc scored and can hear rubbing when spun up: sounds as it pad metal to metal but can not see
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on 2mm: advise to replace
    • AdvisoryUneven front brake pad wear: advise to look at

  20. Pass71,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,871 miles
    Test number
    837357754346
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LL61 MKU

Does LL61 MKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 MKU is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 MKU?
The MOT on LL61 MKU is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 MKU done?
LL61 MKU was recorded at 136,251 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 5,793 miles a year.
Has LL61 MKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 MKU has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL61 MKU 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 LL61 MKU find?
LL61 MKU passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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