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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

DV56 LCMMOT history

DV56 LCM is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,991 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

DV56 LCM was last recorded at 126,991 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 5,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,031 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,960 miles
Average per year
5,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,991 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

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.

  • Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,991 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,991 miles
    Test number
    938927889216
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  2. Fail126,991 miles (+5,960)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,991 miles
    Test number
    530831722399
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  3. Pass121,031 miles (+5,325)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,031 miles
    Test number
    958337844562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass115,706 miles (+1,456)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,706 miles
    Test number
    321021588530
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass114,250 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,250 miles
    Test number
    794179960303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,169 miles (+2,201)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,169 miles
    Test number
    885156378492
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass111,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,968 miles
    Test number
    755498895606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,966 miles (+2,759)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,966 miles
    Test number
    373015298844
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass109,207 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,207 miles
    Test number
    737492219837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,175 miles (+2,648)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,175 miles
    Test number
    628426937902
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass106,527 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,527 miles
    Test number
    671332972255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,238 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,238 miles
    Test number
    258511668587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,237 miles (+2,976)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,237 miles
    Test number
    678256438254
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass100,261 miles (+4,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,261 miles
    Test number
    360256866134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass95,864 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,864 miles
    Test number
    312777844229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Fail95,830 miles (+1,654)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,830 miles
    Test number
    905476603837
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass94,176 miles (+2,477)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,176 miles
    Test number
    765852605251
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass91,699 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,699 miles
    Test number
    425802514229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail91,665 miles (+11,175)6 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,665 miles
    Test number
    365770214225
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass80,490 miles (+4,182)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,490 miles
    Test number
    679303293194
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass76,308 miles (+8,367)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,308 miles
    Test number
    447715223010
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking between tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords
    • NoteSlight play in off side steering arm

  22. Pass67,941 miles (+12,204)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,941 miles
    Test number
    596362952096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,737 miles (+13,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,737 miles
    Test number
    367202041092
    • 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)

  24. Pass42,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,321 miles
    Test number
    323947919382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DV56 LCM

When is the MOT due on DV56 LCM?
The MOT on DV56 LCM is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DV56 LCM done?
DV56 LCM was recorded at 126,991 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 5,209 miles a year.
Has DV56 LCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DV56 LCM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on DV56 LCM 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 DV56 LCM find?
DV56 LCM passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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