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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc

LM16 JWUMOT history

LM16 JWU is a black diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 29 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 147,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LM16 JWU black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
147,487 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 JWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 JWU was last recorded at 147,487 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 13,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,080 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,407 miles
Average per year
12,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,487 miles
  • 2025 – 134,080 miles
  • 2024 – 115,910 miles
  • 2023 – 104,039 miles
  • 2022 – 96,483 miles
  • 2021 – 90,109 miles
  • 2020 – 72,733 miles
  • 2019 – 52,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,487 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,487 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,487 miles
    Test number
    820853806484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail147,487 miles (+13,407)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,487 miles
    Test number
    792275559810
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass134,080 miles (+18,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,080 miles
    Test number
    572129320742
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass115,910 miles (+11,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,910 miles
    Test number
    928670667580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass104,039 miles (+7,556)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,039 miles
    Test number
    613473192709
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge + tyre cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear limit + inside edge close to 0mm + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass96,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,483 miles
    Test number
    344920300726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,483 miles (+6,374)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,483 miles
    Test number
    615899328360
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre @ wear markers

  8. Pass90,109 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    90,109 miles
    Test number
    733245698320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail90,104 miles (+17,371)1 dangerous3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,104 miles
    Test number
    970919362732
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass72,733 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    117274592693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail72,733 miles (+19,815)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    398173083338
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass52,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,918 miles
    Test number
    717831896312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LM16 JWU

Does LM16 JWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 JWU is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 JWU?
The MOT on LM16 JWU is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 JWU done?
LM16 JWU was recorded at 147,487 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 12,653 miles a year.
Has LM16 JWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 JWU has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 JWU 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 LM16 JWU find?
LM16 JWU passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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