
Vauxhall Astra
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T940 LAHMOT history
T940 LAH is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 188,542 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 188,542 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,725 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T940 LAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T940 LAH was last recorded at 188,542 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 1,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 187,381 miles · 8 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,161 miles
- Average per year
- 4,725 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 188,542 miles
- 2024 – 187,381 miles
- 2023 – 185,340 miles
- 2022 – 182,263 miles
- 2021 – 179,986 miles
- 2019 – 170,455 miles
- 2018 – 165,883 miles
- 2017 – 158,842 miles
- 2016 – 152,714 miles
- 2015 – 146,932 miles
- 2014 – 142,031 miles
- 2013 – 136,430 miles
- 2012 – 130,668 miles
- 2011 – 122,076 miles
- 2010 – 114,977 miles
- 2009 – 110,484 miles
- 2008 – 106,979 miles
- 2007 – 103,859 miles
- 2006 – 99,924 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Exhaust system is corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,542 miles (+1,161)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 188,542 miles
- Test number
- 903313997619
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass187,381 miles (+2,041)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 187,381 miles
- Test number
- 885392850631
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass185,340 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 185,340 miles
- Test number
- 999394667222
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail185,336 miles (+3,073)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,336 miles
- Test number
- 239411006240
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass182,263 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 182,263 miles
- Test number
- 859858053920
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail182,255 miles (+2,269)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,255 miles
- Test number
- 128532298217
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,986 miles (+11)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 179,986 miles
- Test number
- 933282688537
- AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail179,975 miles (+9,520)3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,975 miles
- Test number
- 235064761510
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass170,455 miles (+12)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 170,455 miles
- Test number
- 474845670249
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail170,443 miles (+4,560)9 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,443 miles
- Test number
- 594368483154
- MajorEmissions not tested Exhaust leak & split vacuum pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVacuum pipe split
Pass165,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 165,883 miles
- Test number
- 275796547220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,883 miles (+7,041)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,883 miles
- Test number
- 713891189281
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass158,842 miles (+6,128)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 158,842 miles
- Test number
- 104984254106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass152,714 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 152,714 miles
- Test number
- 858356284405
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center /rear (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Fail152,714 miles (+5,782)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,714 miles
- Test number
- 758007112555
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center /rear (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Pass146,932 miles (+4,901)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 146,932 miles
- Test number
- 698713675107
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass142,031 miles (+5,601)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 142,031 miles
- Test number
- 545558164177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,430 miles (+5,762)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 136,430 miles
- Test number
- 927276783142
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass130,668 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 130,668 miles
- Test number
- 239102872466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,668 miles (+8,592)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,668 miles
- Test number
- 468252372193
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass122,076 miles (+7,099)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 122,076 miles
- Test number
- 227403871488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,977 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 114,977 miles
- Test number
- 221362170194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,977 miles (+4,493)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,977 miles
- Test number
- 262507460125
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass110,484 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 110,484 miles
- Test number
- 953720279107
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail110,484 miles (+3,505)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,484 miles
- Test number
- 673770879109
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass106,979 miles (+3,120)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 106,979 miles
- Test number
- 641969878194
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteHeadlamp lenses starting to deterioate
- NoteOil leak
Pass103,859 miles (+3,935)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 103,859 miles
- Test number
- 260100087424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,924 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 99,924 miles
- Test number
- 234067586489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T940 LAH
- Does T940 LAH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T940 LAH expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T940 LAH?
- The MOT on T940 LAH expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T940 LAH done?
- T940 LAH was recorded at 188,542 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 4,725 miles a year.
- Has T940 LAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T940 LAH has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on T940 LAH 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 T940 LAH find?
- T940 LAH passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 6 more.
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