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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,198 cc

678 LOUMOT history

678 LOU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 17 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 180,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

678 LOU silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
180,750 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
678 LOU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

678 LOU was last recorded at 180,750 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 9,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,803 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,947 miles
Average per year
7,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,750 miles
  • 2025 – 170,803 miles
  • 2024 – 161,162 miles
  • 2023 – 150,763 miles
  • 2022 – 142,657 miles
  • 2021 – 135,312 miles
  • 2020 – 128,521 miles
  • 2019 – 119,949 miles
  • 2018 – 110,294 miles
  • 2017 – 102,765 miles
  • 2016 – 96,297 miles
  • 2015 – 89,410 miles
  • 2014 – 81,612 miles
  • 2013 – 75,462 miles
  • 2012 – 69,218 miles
  • 2011 – 60,791 miles
  • 2010 – 53,119 miles
  • 2009 – 46,156 miles
  • 2008 – 36,822 miles
  • 2007 – 29,703 miles
  • 2006 – 22,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,750 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,750 miles (+9,947)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    180,750 miles
    Test number
    671522661549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,803 miles (+9,641)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    170,803 miles
    Test number
    987272281130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,162 miles (+57)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    161,162 miles
    Test number
    215226874854
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside (4.2.3 (c))

  4. Fail161,105 miles (+10,342)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,105 miles
    Test number
    228298000771
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside (4.2.3 (c))

  5. Pass150,763 miles (+8,106)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    150,763 miles
    Test number
    554686654098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,657 miles (+7,345)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    142,657 miles
    Test number
    352620410315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,312 miles (+6,791)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    135,312 miles
    Test number
    710146515046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,521 miles (+8,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    128,521 miles
    Test number
    300403504377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from hose to caliper corroded and front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass119,949 miles (+9,655)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,949 miles
    Test number
    637607511327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,294 miles (+7,529)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,294 miles
    Test number
    268341093817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,765 miles (+6,468)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,765 miles
    Test number
    506378942811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,297 miles (+6,887)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,297 miles
    Test number
    550845801334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,410 miles (+7,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,410 miles
    Test number
    129206575168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass81,612 miles (+6,150)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,612 miles
    Test number
    249766454445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass75,462 miles (+562)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,462 miles
    Test number
    956255473152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight deterioration to all brake discs.

  16. Fail74,900 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,900 miles
    Test number
    406647653199
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight surface deterioration to all brake discs.

  17. Pass74,900 miles (+5,682)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,900 miles
    Test number
    918147053163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight surface deterioration to all brake discs.

  18. Pass69,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,218 miles
    Test number
    378936882149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,218 miles (+8,427)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,218 miles
    Test number
    205466382176
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNsf headlight lense fading and becoming opaque

  20. Pass60,791 miles (+7,672)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,791 miles
    Test number
    625352191132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,119 miles (+6,963)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,119 miles
    Test number
    913801580115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,156 miles (+9,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,156 miles
    Test number
    712126899144
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass36,822 miles (+7,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,822 miles
    Test number
    234055878109
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass29,703 miles (+7,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,703 miles
    Test number
    272483487483
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass22,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,479 miles
    Test number
    151527876143
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about 678 LOU

What vehicle is registration 678 LOU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 678 LOU on a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 17 Jul 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 678 LOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 678 LOU is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 678 LOU?
The MOT on 678 LOU is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 678 LOU done?
678 LOU was recorded at 180,750 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 7,915 miles a year.
Has 678 LOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 678 LOU has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on 678 LOU 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 678 LOU find?
678 LOU passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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