Vauxhall Astra
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc
LA55 XGNMOT history
LA55 XGN is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 62,656 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 62,656 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,078 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA55 XGN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA55 XGN was last recorded at 62,656 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 6,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 56,532 miles · 30 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,124 miles
- Average per year
- 3,078 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 62,656 miles
- 2024 – 56,532 miles
- 2023 – 52,113 miles
- 2022 – 49,055 miles
- 2021 – 42,635 miles
- 2019 – 35,440 miles
- 2018 – 32,887 miles
- 2017 – 29,612 miles
- 2016 – 24,950 miles
- 2015 – 20,984 miles
- 2014 – 20,596 miles
- 2013 – 19,660 miles
- 2012 – 18,994 miles
- 2011 – 18,514 miles
- 2010 – 16,629 miles
- 2009 – 13,416 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,656 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Spare tyre defective Semi flat
- AdvisoryLower Exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Outer casing missing and slightly insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belts of child seat checked okay
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge at a steep angle (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child seat via isofix ,Belts of child seat checked okay
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle front bush on Both nearside and offside perished and peeling from housing and metal insert broken but not giving excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,656 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 62,656 miles
- Test number
- 773154679393
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Spare tyre defective Semi flat
- AdvisoryLower Exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Outer casing missing and slightly insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belts of child seat checked okay
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge at a steep angle (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child seat via isofix ,Belts of child seat checked okay
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle front bush on Both nearside and offside perished and peeling from housing and metal insert broken but not giving excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail62,656 miles (+6,124)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,656 miles
- Test number
- 751677995350
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Spare tyre defective Semi flat
- AdvisoryLower Exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Outer casing missing and slightly insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belts of child seat checked okay
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge at a steep angle (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child seat via isofix ,Belts of child seat checked okay
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle front bush on Both nearside and offside perished and peeling from housing and metal insert broken but not giving excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,532 miles (+4,419)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 56,532 miles
- Test number
- 724621557960
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Orange tinted through excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Orange tinted through excessive heat (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake effort is 104kg less than the Offside, Suspect due to the condition of the disc and pads
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% recorded with failure being 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle front bush on Both nearside and offside perished and peeling from housing and metal insert broken but not giving excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass52,113 miles (+3,058)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 52,113 miles
- Test number
- 380681733010
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle front bush on Both nearside and offside perished and peeling from housing and metal insert broken but not giving excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass49,055 miles (+6,420)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 49,055 miles
- Test number
- 203096380449
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside also have corrosion bands formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tyre tread and water grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside also have corrosion bands formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle front bush on Both nearside and offside perished and peeling from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass42,635 miles (+7,195)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 42,635 miles
- Test number
- 454381578289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,440 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 35,440 miles
- Test number
- 469472708010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail35,439 miles (+2,552)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,439 miles
- Test number
- 105500380077
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass32,887 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 32,887 miles
- Test number
- 385426536473
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes corroded and flexible hose ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail32,886 miles (+3,274)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,886 miles
- Test number
- 923138848909
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs poor surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes corroded and flexible hose ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass29,612 miles (+4,662)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2018
- Odometer
- 29,612 miles
- Test number
- 211754305132
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryO/S/R brake records lower reading for service and h/brake
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling
Pass24,950 miles (+3,966)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 24,950 miles
- Test number
- 463009805249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,984 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2016
- Odometer
- 20,984 miles
- Test number
- 485901545184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,948 miles (+352)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 20,948 miles
- Test number
- 777880225044
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteBoth rear brake discs have a vey rusty surface
- NoteMovement in both inner steering rack ball joints
Pass20,596 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 20,596 miles
- Test number
- 335602224032
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteRear discs rusty
Fail20,596 miles (+936)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,596 miles
- Test number
- 628482024071
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteRear discs rusty
Pass19,660 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 19,660 miles
- Test number
- 387942123063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail19,660 miles (+666)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,660 miles
- Test number
- 369502323021
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass18,994 miles (+480)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 18,994 miles
- Test number
- 119240622076
- NoteOffside and nearside front tyres cracks appearing on outer sidewalls
Pass18,514 miles (+1,885)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 18,514 miles
- Test number
- 828244021094
- NoteFront and rear discs very rusty
Pass16,629 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 16,629 miles
- Test number
- 592716220044
- NoteSlight play in n/s steering arm drumstick
Fail16,629 miles (+3,213)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,629 miles
- Test number
- 213356320067
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight play in n/s steering arm drumstick
Pass13,416 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 13,416 miles
- Test number
- 571648129069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,416 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,416 miles
- Test number
- 913838729093
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Questions about LA55 XGN
- Does LA55 XGN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA55 XGN expired on 1 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA55 XGN?
- The MOT on LA55 XGN expired on 1 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA55 XGN done?
- LA55 XGN was recorded at 62,656 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 3,078 miles a year.
- Has LA55 XGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA55 XGN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA55 XGN 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 LA55 XGN find?
- LA55 XGN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with 7 advisories: central rear spare tyre defective semi flat; lower exhaust heat shield insecure; nearside front non obligatory mirror damaged outer casing missing and slightly insecure, and 4 more.
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