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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 KWRMOT history

LA51 KWR is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 15 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LA51 KWR silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
77,679 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 KWR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 KWR was last recorded at 77,679 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,857 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,822 miles
Average per year
3,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,679 miles
  • 2025 – 75,857 miles
  • 2024 – 75,029 miles
  • 2023 – 74,235 miles
  • 2022 – 73,507 miles
  • 2021 – 72,671 miles
  • 2020 – 70,730 miles
  • 2019 – 67,742 miles
  • 2018 – 64,231 miles
  • 2017 – 61,172 miles
  • 2016 – 58,077 miles
  • 2015 – 54,731 miles
  • 2014 – 50,354 miles
  • 2013 – 46,959 miles
  • 2012 – 42,070 miles
  • 2011 – 37,081 miles
  • 2010 – 32,913 miles
  • 2009 – 28,519 miles
  • 2008 – 24,510 miles
  • 2007 – 20,388 miles
  • 2006 – 16,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,679 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,679 miles (+1,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    77,679 miles
    Test number
    519924439181
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass75,857 miles (+828)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,857 miles
    Test number
    933206959433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam corroded
  3. Pass75,029 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    75,029 miles
    Test number
    250665384764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,028 miles (+793)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,028 miles
    Test number
    677400533672
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass74,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,235 miles
    Test number
    982029197669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,235 miles (+728)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,235 miles
    Test number
    763014073665
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass73,507 miles (+836)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,507 miles
    Test number
    514176150060
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass72,671 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,671 miles
    Test number
    472450892773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,730 miles (+2,988)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,730 miles
    Test number
    165755211483
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass67,742 miles (+3,511)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,742 miles
    Test number
    134852345762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,231 miles (+3,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,231 miles
    Test number
    547465062643
    • AdvisoryFront both top suspension mounts have slight play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clips. (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass61,172 miles (+3,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,172 miles
    Test number
    884067720794
    • AdvisoryFront both top mounts have slight play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass58,077 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,077 miles
    Test number
    911874849067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,731 miles (+4,377)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,731 miles
    Test number
    947137625024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,354 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,354 miles
    Test number
    746158424021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,959 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,959 miles
    Test number
    258555323086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,070 miles (+4,989)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,070 miles
    Test number
    117013322439
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres are perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn on inner edge
  18. Pass37,081 miles (+4,168)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,081 miles
    Test number
    885255621024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  19. Pass32,913 miles (+4,394)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,913 miles
    Test number
    881696020086
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll of the tyres are perished
    • NoteRear number plate is slightly deteriorated
  20. Pass28,519 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,519 miles
    Test number
    314978629036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,510 miles (+4,122)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,510 miles
    Test number
    480069528079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,388 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,388 miles
    Test number
    591160737090
    • NoteTyres 195/60r15 †n.s.f 5.4mm †o.s.f 5.6mm †o.s.r 6.8mm †n.s.r 6.2mm
  23. Fail20,388 miles (+4,205)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,388 miles
    Test number
    861430537016
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteTyres 195/60r15 †n.s.f 5.4mm †o.s.f 5.6mm †o.s.r 6.8mm †n.s.r 6.2mm
  24. Pass16,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    16,183 miles
    Test number
    493707026048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 KWR

Does LA51 KWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 KWR is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 KWR?
The MOT on LA51 KWR is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 KWR done?
LA51 KWR was recorded at 77,679 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,077 miles a year.
Has LA51 KWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 KWR has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 KWR 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 LA51 KWR find?
LA51 KWR passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust system corroded; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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