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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

S40 JLNMOT history

S40 JLN is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 24 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

S40 JLN black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
121,779 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 JLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 JLN was last recorded at 121,779 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 2,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2013: 58,159 miles, lower than 58,182 miles on 27 Apr 2013.

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
119,520 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,259 miles
Average per year
5,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,779 miles
  • 2025 – 119,520 miles
  • 2024 – 117,162 miles
  • 2023 – 114,031 miles
  • 2022 – 111,091 miles
  • 2021 – 104,461 miles
  • 2020 – 102,553 miles
  • 2019 – 95,520 miles
  • 2018 – 88,025 miles
  • 2017 – 80,024 miles
  • 2016 – 77,593 miles
  • 2015 – 72,663 miles
  • 2014 – 66,118 miles
  • 2013 – 58,159 miles
  • 2012 – 46,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,779 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear tyre cracks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,779 miles (+2,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    121,779 miles
    Test number
    629947596399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,520 miles
    Test number
    550356348780
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail119,520 miles (+2,358)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,520 miles
    Test number
    507800938222
    • Repaired at testOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,162 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,162 miles
    Test number
    165838432501
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail117,162 miles (+3,131)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,162 miles
    Test number
    292712119000
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,031 miles
    Test number
    653811573825
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail114,031 miles (+2,940)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,031 miles
    Test number
    824309118561
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass111,091 miles (+6,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,091 miles
    Test number
    330768528736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,461 miles
    Test number
    334511716160
    • AdvisoryFront number plate starting to delaminate

  10. Fail104,457 miles (+1,904)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,457 miles
    Test number
    824557794272
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate starting to delaminate

  11. Pass102,553 miles (+7,033)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,553 miles
    Test number
    517568937119
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  12. Pass95,520 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,520 miles
    Test number
    116829599811
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracks

  13. Fail95,511 miles (+7,486)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,511 miles
    Test number
    595887101378
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracks

  14. Pass88,025 miles (+8,001)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,025 miles
    Test number
    810631147344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,024 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,024 miles
    Test number
    976260619385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,593 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,593 miles
    Test number
    723706210952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,663 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,663 miles
    Test number
    717682615104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,642 miles (+6,524)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,642 miles
    Test number
    425211515123
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass66,118 miles (+7,959)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,118 miles
    Test number
    185886914167
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFront discs slightly pitted
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread low

  20. Pass58,159 miles (-23)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,159 miles
    Test number
    647903023116
    • NoteFront and rear discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront and rear pads low
    • NoteRear tyre treads low

  21. Fail58,182 miles (+12,105)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,182 miles
    Test number
    407037813142
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
    • NoteFront and rear discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront and rear pads low
    • NoteRear tyre treads low

  22. Pass46,077 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,077 miles
    Test number
    548565612123
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

Questions about S40 JLN

Does S40 JLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 JLN is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 JLN?
The MOT on S40 JLN is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 JLN done?
S40 JLN was recorded at 121,779 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 5,464 miles a year.
Has S40 JLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 JLN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 JLN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 JLN find?
S40 JLN passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring worn; nearside suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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