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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,956 cc

LP61 ALUMOT history

LP61 ALU is a grey diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

LP61 ALU grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
115,652 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 ALU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 ALU was last recorded at 115,652 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,651 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,652 miles
  • 2025 – 106,557 miles
  • 2023 – 100,339 miles
  • 2022 – 95,264 miles
  • 2021 – 92,238 miles
  • 2020 – 89,539 miles
  • 2019 – 84,499 miles
  • 2018 – 69,355 miles
  • 2017 – 55,554 miles
  • 2016 – 47,834 miles
  • 2015 – 44,846 miles
  • 2014 – 39,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,652 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,652 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    115,652 miles
    Test number
    487612942829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail115,651 miles (+9,094)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,651 miles
    Test number
    465469646369
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass106,557 miles (+6,218)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,557 miles
    Test number
    942479357196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,339 miles (+5,075)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,339 miles
    Test number
    898922334945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,264 miles (+3,026)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,264 miles
    Test number
    730648598486
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  6. Pass92,238 miles (+2,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,238 miles
    Test number
    215929459747
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass89,539 miles (+5,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,539 miles
    Test number
    500758407417
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass84,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,499 miles
    Test number
    138330539425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail84,499 miles (+15,144)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,499 miles
    Test number
    656479445000
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass69,355 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    69,355 miles
    Test number
    233355402412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,352 miles (+13,798)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,352 miles
    Test number
    399536809187
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass55,554 miles (+7,720)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,554 miles
    Test number
    999753089359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,834 miles
    Test number
    478981681006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,834 miles (+2,988)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,834 miles
    Test number
    985239887128
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass44,846 miles (+5,254)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,846 miles
    Test number
    254761908925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,592 miles
    Test number
    255944264313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 ALU

Does LP61 ALU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 ALU is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 ALU?
The MOT on LP61 ALU is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 ALU done?
LP61 ALU was recorded at 115,652 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 6,817 miles a year.
Has LP61 ALU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 ALU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 ALU 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 LP61 ALU find?
LP61 ALU passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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