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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LA53 LEGMOT history

LA53 LEG is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 22 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2023.

LA53 LEG silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2024
Mileage
132,258 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA53 LEG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA53 LEG was last recorded at 132,258 miles on 8 Jul 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,256 miles · 7 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,258 miles
  • 2022 – 128,944 miles
  • 2021 – 124,914 miles
  • 2020 – 122,265 miles
  • 2018 – 95,178 miles
  • 2017 – 88,945 miles
  • 2016 – 84,412 miles
  • 2015 – 80,340 miles
  • 2014 – 74,528 miles
  • 2013 – 66,225 miles
  • 2012 – 60,711 miles
  • 2011 – 55,390 miles
  • 2010 – 45,724 miles
  • 2009 – 36,821 miles
  • 2008 – 29,012 miles
  • 2007 – 17,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,258 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,258 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,258 miles
    Test number
    523451206439
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail132,256 miles (+3,312)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,256 miles
    Test number
    765049966347
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet unable to be opened. (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,944 miles (+4,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,944 miles
    Test number
    594963723196
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,914 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,914 miles
    Test number
    437927435941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,265 miles
    Test number
    891545616014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to brake caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail122,265 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,265 miles
    Test number
    847274347309
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to brake caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  7. FailMileage not read7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    242621084928
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    735837929298
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rearmost (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. FailMileage not read1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    737809552514
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rearmost (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear MAIN (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass95,178 miles (+6,233)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,178 miles
    Test number
    998936280888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,945 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,945 miles
    Test number
    808642929769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,937 miles (+4,525)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,937 miles
    Test number
    546694319647
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass84,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,412 miles
    Test number
    352253530079
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail84,412 miles (+4,072)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,412 miles
    Test number
    435761230751
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass80,340 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,340 miles
    Test number
    317268245099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,528 miles
    Test number
    385448244082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,528 miles (+8,303)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,528 miles
    Test number
    798176544070
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass66,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,225 miles
    Test number
    836954143034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,225 miles (+5,514)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,225 miles
    Test number
    698696133014
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass60,711 miles (+5,321)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,711 miles
    Test number
    377319232052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,390 miles (+9,666)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,390 miles
    Test number
    695772931083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,724 miles (+8,903)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,724 miles
    Test number
    711639630017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,821 miles (+7,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,821 miles
    Test number
    103147839000
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass29,012 miles (+11,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,012 miles
    Test number
    883726948036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass17,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,758 miles
    Test number
    854675827099
    • 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)

Questions about LA53 LEG

Does LA53 LEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA53 LEG expired on 7 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA53 LEG?
The MOT on LA53 LEG expired on 7 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA53 LEG done?
LA53 LEG was recorded at 132,258 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2023, an average of 6,961 miles a year.
Has LA53 LEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA53 LEG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LA53 LEG 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 LA53 LEG find?
LA53 LEG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides..

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