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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,362 cc

LW13 UFOMOT history

LW13 UFO is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 66,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LW13 UFO red Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,306 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LW13 UFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,362 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LW13 UFO was last recorded at 66,306 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2026: 66,287 miles, lower than 101,512 miles on 26 Mar 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,287 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,306 miles
  • 2025 – 101,512 miles
  • 2024 – 60,135 miles
  • 2023 – 57,407 miles
  • 2022 – 53,348 miles
  • 2021 – 46,033 miles
  • 2020 – 41,044 miles
  • 2019 – 35,403 miles
  • 2018 – 28,950 miles
  • 2017 – 23,600 miles
  • 2016 – 16,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,306 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear tyres have slight flat spots

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,306 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,306 miles
    Test number
    134425593189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail66,287 miles (-35,225)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,287 miles
    Test number
    256570001284
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,512 miles (+41,377)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,512 miles
    Test number
    496900669609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect border line (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil border line (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside damage to side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,135 miles (+2,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,135 miles
    Test number
    603162990491
    • AdvisoryOffside accident damage

  5. Pass57,407 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,407 miles
    Test number
    382043146742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,348 miles (+7,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,348 miles
    Test number
    720465568030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass46,033 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,033 miles
    Test number
    713138419896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,044 miles (+5,641)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,044 miles
    Test number
    908404328866
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass35,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,403 miles
    Test number
    521490745670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,403 miles (+6,453)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,403 miles
    Test number
    894740037231
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass28,950 miles (+5,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    28,950 miles
    Test number
    336687215416
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass23,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,600 miles
    Test number
    307557464326
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have slight flat spots

  13. Fail23,600 miles (+6,975)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,600 miles
    Test number
    160417790414
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have slight flat spots

  14. Pass16,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,625 miles
    Test number
    601879668917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LW13 UFO

Does LW13 UFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LW13 UFO is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LW13 UFO?
The MOT on LW13 UFO is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LW13 UFO done?
LW13 UFO was recorded at 66,306 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 4,938 miles a year.
Has LW13 UFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LW13 UFO has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LW13 UFO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LW13 UFO find?
LW13 UFO passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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