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L5 VDW

2019 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,230 mi
Last recorded95,230 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2019 Vauxhall Astra34,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 VDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 95,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 74,177 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 90,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 90,441 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 61,256 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 81,740 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 42,876 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 75,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 28,842 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 68,635 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 68,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 59,062 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 52,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 44,272 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 44,272 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,865 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 36,864 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 29,192 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 19,535 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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L5 VDW is a 2019 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2019 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 34,822 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L5 VDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 7 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L5 VDW registered?

L5 VDW is a 2019 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2019.

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