Vauxhall Astra
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
L55 TUCMOT history
L55 TUC is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 9 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,873 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 169,873 mi
- At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,783 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 TUC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 9 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 TUC was last recorded at 169,873 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 15,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 154,589 miles · 17 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 15,284 miles
- Average per year
- 8,783 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 169,873 miles
- 2023 – 154,589 miles
- 2022 – 140,008 miles
- 2021 – 125,761 miles
- 2020 – 115,754 miles
- 2019 – 102,083 miles
- 2018 – 92,947 miles
- 2017 – 88,064 miles
- 2016 – 82,186 miles
- 2015 – 75,640 miles
- 2014 – 67,188 miles
- 2013 – 58,080 miles
- 2012 – 54,032 miles
- 2011 – 49,061 miles
- 2010 – 44,010 miles
- 2009 – 37,575 miles
- 2008 – 30,356 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,873 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryENGINE RATTLING
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE BUT NOT LIKLEY TO FALL OFF
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.
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes]
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Coil spring corroded x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
O/s mirror cover missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,873 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 169,873 miles
- Test number
- 430062741061
- AdvisoryENGINE RATTLING
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE BUT NOT LIKLEY TO FALL OFF
Fail169,873 miles (+15,284)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,873 miles
- Test number
- 685155648949
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryENGINE RATTLING
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE BUT NOT LIKLEY TO FALL OFF
Pass154,589 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 154,589 miles
- Test number
- 830064493025
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s mirror cover missing
Fail154,579 miles (+14,571)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,579 miles
- Test number
- 647533062031
- MajorExhaust system insecure front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misted no image (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misted no image (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s mirror cover missing
Pass140,008 miles (+14,247)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 140,008 miles
- Test number
- 500634001791
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass125,761 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 125,761 miles
- Test number
- 119420534034
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre out of shape
Fail125,759 miles (+10,005)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,759 miles
- Test number
- 800079948333
- DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre out of shape
Pass115,754 miles (+13,671)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 115,754 miles
- Test number
- 158631981185
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape
Pass102,083 miles (+9,136)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 102,083 miles
- Test number
- 960437863653
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass92,947 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 92,947 miles
- Test number
- 347437211734
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Fail92,943 miles (+4,879)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,943 miles
- Test number
- 981648876890
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass88,064 miles (+5,878)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 88,064 miles
- Test number
- 671817802387
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,186 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 82,186 miles
- Test number
- 375778457931
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside rack end has slight play
Fail82,184 miles (+6,544)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,184 miles
- Test number
- 158216338979
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside rack end has slight play
Pass75,640 miles (+8,452)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 75,640 miles
- Test number
- 106900475466
- NoteSlight free play in o/s steering rack out put shaft
Pass67,188 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 67,188 miles
- Test number
- 508409374006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,185 miles (+9,105)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,185 miles
- Test number
- 668629674060
- FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass58,080 miles (+4,048)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 58,080 miles
- Test number
- 177610783433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,032 miles (+4,971)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 54,032 miles
- Test number
- 628385822194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,061 miles (+5,051)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 49,061 miles
- Test number
- 129876121148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2011
- Odometer
- 44,010 miles
- Test number
- 223437120149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,009 miles (+6,434)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,009 miles
- Test number
- 204507120171
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass37,575 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2010
- Odometer
- 37,575 miles
- Test number
- 602379629141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,553 miles (+7,197)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,553 miles
- Test number
- 320907329171
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass30,356 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2009
- Odometer
- 30,356 miles
- Test number
- 394480638171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 TUC
- Does L55 TUC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L55 TUC expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L55 TUC?
- The MOT on L55 TUC expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L55 TUC done?
- L55 TUC was recorded at 169,873 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 8,783 miles a year.
- Has L55 TUC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 TUC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on L55 TUC 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 L55 TUC find?
- L55 TUC passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with 7 advisories: engine rattling; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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