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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LM09 EPJMOT history

LM09 EPJ is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 29 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LM09 EPJ black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,179 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM09 EPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM09 EPJ was last recorded at 72,179 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,179 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,179 miles
  • 2025 – 48,525 miles
  • 2023 – 43,890 miles
  • 2022 – 36,253 miles
  • 2021 – 34,504 miles
  • 2020 – 33,809 miles
  • 2019 – 32,183 miles
  • 2018 – 30,002 miles
  • 2017 – 28,218 miles
  • 2016 – 25,715 miles
  • 2015 – 23,682 miles
  • 2014 – 21,673 miles
  • 2013 – 18,685 miles
  • 2012 – 15,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,179 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,179 miles
    Test number
    734796041438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail72,179 miles (+23,654)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,179 miles
    Test number
    297335799552
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  3. Pass48,525 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    48,525 miles
    Test number
    236430877729
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail48,525 miles (+4,635)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,525 miles
    Test number
    853089050967
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass43,890 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    43,890 miles
    Test number
    585795675366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,876 miles (+7,623)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,876 miles
    Test number
    923932641018
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

  7. Pass36,253 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    36,253 miles
    Test number
    111318491867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,504 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    34,504 miles
    Test number
    465159982209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,809 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    33,809 miles
    Test number
    464753008122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,183 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,183 miles
    Test number
    480376700317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,138 miles (+2,136)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,138 miles
    Test number
    212827880552
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass30,002 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,002 miles
    Test number
    315278513735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,218 miles
    Test number
    820827343739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,218 miles (+2,503)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,218 miles
    Test number
    446265852466
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  15. Pass25,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,715 miles
    Test number
    562319552826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,715 miles (+2,033)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,715 miles
    Test number
    648584991288
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass23,682 miles (+2,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,682 miles
    Test number
    237784905128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass21,673 miles (+2,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    21,673 miles
    Test number
    385865714186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass18,685 miles (+2,846)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,685 miles
    Test number
    756339093038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass15,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    15,839 miles
    Test number
    349864812195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM09 EPJ

Does LM09 EPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM09 EPJ is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM09 EPJ?
The MOT on LM09 EPJ is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM09 EPJ done?
LM09 EPJ was recorded at 72,179 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 4,037 miles a year.
Has LM09 EPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM09 EPJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM09 EPJ 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 LM09 EPJ find?
LM09 EPJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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