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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,998 cc

R121 JLOMOT history

R121 JLO is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 86,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

R121 JLO red Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,103 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R121 JLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R121 JLO was last recorded at 86,103 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 4,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,401 miles · 13 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,702 miles
Average per year
4,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,103 miles
  • 2023 – 81,401 miles
  • 2022 – 79,662 miles
  • 2021 – 76,408 miles
  • 2020 – 73,844 miles
  • 2019 – 69,292 miles
  • 2018 – 57,661 miles
  • 2017 – 49,213 miles
  • 2016 – 39,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,103 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,103 miles (+4,702)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,103 miles
    Test number
    505298659261
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass81,401 miles (+1,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,401 miles
    Test number
    811674989971
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass79,662 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,662 miles
    Test number
    358983788164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail79,662 miles (+3,254)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,662 miles
    Test number
    904256070926
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass76,408 miles (+2,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,408 miles
    Test number
    172331371888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside middle (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass73,844 miles (+4,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,844 miles
    Test number
    775591224352
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass69,292 miles (+11,631)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,292 miles
    Test number
    901764982451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,661 miles (+8,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,661 miles
    Test number
    646714598453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass49,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,213 miles
    Test number
    262405409192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,213 miles (+2,588)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,213 miles
    Test number
    159594901649
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  11. Pass46,625 miles (+7,607)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,625 miles
    Test number
    556452125391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,018 miles
    Test number
    580613594667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R121 JLO

Does R121 JLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R121 JLO is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R121 JLO?
The MOT on R121 JLO is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R121 JLO done?
R121 JLO was recorded at 86,103 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 4,538 miles a year.
Has R121 JLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R121 JLO has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on R121 JLO 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 R121 JLO find?
R121 JLO passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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