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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V68 LDMMOT history

V68 LDM is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 105,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,090 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V68 LDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V68 LDM was last recorded at 105,090 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 19,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,277 miles · 30 Nov 2012
Between the last two tests
19,813 miles
Average per year
2,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,090 miles
  • 2012 – 85,277 miles
  • 2011 – 75,819 miles
  • 2010 – 70,238 miles
  • 2009 – 65,341 miles
  • 2008 – 59,104 miles
  • 2007 – 53,190 miles
  • 2006 – 47,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,090 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill both side (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,090 miles (+19,813)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,090 miles
    Test number
    495149298315
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass85,277 miles (+4,482)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    85,277 miles
    Test number
    856335932323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteBoth rear springs bottom locater on axle getting corroded
    • NoteN/s headlight pattern only just visible
    • NoteO/s headlight wet inside
    • NoteSill covers fitted unable to check sills

  3. Pass80,795 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,795 miles
    Test number
    695134732059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s headlight wet inside

  4. Fail80,793 miles (+4,974)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,793 miles
    Test number
    218366122034
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s headlight wet inside

  5. Pass75,819 miles (+40)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,819 miles
    Test number
    728696051091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth headlight patterns getting deteriated

  6. Fail75,779 miles (+5,541)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    886690351028
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth headlight patterns getting deteriated

  7. Pass70,238 miles (+4,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,238 miles
    Test number
    382226540026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass65,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,341 miles
    Test number
    470428649020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,340 miles (+6,236)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,340 miles
    Test number
    641448649048
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  10. Fail59,104 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,104 miles
    Test number
    190261738087
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass59,104 miles (+5,914)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,104 miles
    Test number
    860151538012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass53,190 miles (+5,609)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    53,190 miles
    Test number
    590617417057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,581 miles
    Test number
    763131336074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V68 LDM

Does V68 LDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V68 LDM is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V68 LDM?
The MOT on V68 LDM 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 V68 LDM done?
V68 LDM was recorded at 105,090 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 2,857 miles a year.
Has V68 LDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V68 LDM has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2012.
Has the mileage on V68 LDM 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 V68 LDM find?
V68 LDM passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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