Vauxhall logo

Vauxhall Astra

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,956 cc

LS61 VSLMOT history

LS61 VSL is a black diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 116,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

LS61 VSL black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2026
Mileage
116,589 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,619 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS61 VSL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 VSL was last recorded at 116,589 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 1,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,529 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,060 miles
Average per year
9,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,589 miles
  • 2024 – 115,529 miles
  • 2023 – 96,218 miles
  • 2022 – 82,562 miles
  • 2018 – 47,469 miles
  • 2015 – 21,343 miles
  • 2014 – 17,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,589 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,589 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,589 miles
    Test number
    3910800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,529 miles (+19,311)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,529 miles
    Test number
    3847584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,218 miles (+13,656)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,218 miles
    Test number
    2548577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,562 miles
    Test number
    542916435065
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail82,561 miles3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,561 miles
    Test number
    421030414663
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% variance reducing to 28% when more pressure applied (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are worn/lipped/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil level very low
  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    22379019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,469 miles
    Test number
    985923683638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perished & cracking .
  8. Fail47,469 miles (+7,675)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,469 miles
    Test number
    851120542176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working replaced 10 amp fuse (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added screen wash (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perished & cracking .
  9. Pass39,794 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,794 miles
    Test number
    139031142262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Fail39,794 miles (+18,451)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,794 miles
    Test number
    267355739454
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass21,343 miles (+3,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,343 miles
    Test number
    168069126139
    • 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)
  12. Pass17,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,515 miles
    Test number
    145566664256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS61 VSL

Does LS61 VSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 VSL expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VSL?
The MOT on LS61 VSL expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 VSL done?
LS61 VSL was recorded at 116,589 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 9,619 miles a year.
Has LS61 VSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VSL has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS61 VSL 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 LS61 VSL find?
LS61 VSL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all LS61V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.