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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

L55 WYBMOT history

L55 WYB is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

L55 WYB black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,402 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 WYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 WYB was last recorded at 118,402 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 3,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2015: 82,548 miles, lower than 97,529 miles on 25 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,398 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,004 miles
Average per year
4,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,402 miles
  • 2024 – 115,398 miles
  • 2023 – 115,201 miles
  • 2022 – 114,507 miles
  • 2021 – 114,402 miles
  • 2020 – 113,977 miles
  • 2019 – 112,862 miles
  • 2018 – 110,980 miles
  • 2017 – 104,654 miles
  • 2015 – 82,549 miles
  • 2014 – 97,529 miles
  • 2013 – 82,676 miles
  • 2012 – 75,367 miles
  • 2011 – 68,891 miles
  • 2010 – 67,166 miles
  • 2009 – 59,534 miles
  • 2008 – 49,929 miles
  • 2007 – 38,862 miles
  • 2006 – 29,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,402 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,402 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,402 miles
    Test number
    860947324140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,398 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,398 miles
    Test number
    814176471991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,201 miles (+694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    115,201 miles
    Test number
    699996496986
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass114,507 miles (+105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,507 miles
    Test number
    773591909617
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,402 miles (+425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,402 miles
    Test number
    485302613581
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass113,977 miles (+1,115)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,977 miles
    Test number
    833001596234
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,862 miles
    Test number
    143542493029
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail112,862 miles (+1,882)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,862 miles
    Test number
    327876672857
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,980 miles (+6,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,980 miles
    Test number
    601252189422
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass104,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    104,654 miles
    Test number
    364625063137
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail104,654 miles (+22,105)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,654 miles
    Test number
    618073573518
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass82,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,549 miles
    Test number
    453252622315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,548 miles (-14,981)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,548 miles
    Test number
    812227152967
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass97,529 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,529 miles
    Test number
    739785014125
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe deteriorated

  15. Fail97,529 miles (+14,853)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,529 miles
    Test number
    429924714112
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe deteriorated

  16. Pass82,676 miles (+7,309)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,676 miles
    Test number
    487065013118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre close to side wall
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  17. Fail75,367 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,367 miles
    Test number
    496875112115
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  18. Pass75,367 miles (+6,476)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,367 miles
    Test number
    889855012107
    • NoteSteering rack damp

  19. Pass68,891 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,891 miles
    Test number
    256693211115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,166 miles (+7,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,166 miles
    Test number
    884853100115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass59,534 miles (+9,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,534 miles
    Test number
    491534019174
    • 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)

  22. Pass49,929 miles (+11,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,929 miles
    Test number
    591736618123
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass38,862 miles (+9,653)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,862 miles
    Test number
    951661377067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,209 miles
    Test number
    433179166011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 WYB

Does L55 WYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 WYB is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 WYB?
The MOT on L55 WYB is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 WYB done?
L55 WYB was recorded at 118,402 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 4,347 miles a year.
Has L55 WYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 WYB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on L55 WYB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 WYB find?
L55 WYB passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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