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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,398 cc

LB03 ALEMOT history

LB03 ALE is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 25 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
134,324 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 ALE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 ALE was last recorded at 134,324 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,314 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
10,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,324 miles
  • 2025 – 124,851 miles
  • 2024 – 111,895 miles
  • 2023 – 100,361 miles
  • 2022 – 92,146 miles
  • 2021 – 83,739 miles
  • 2020 – 66,442 miles
  • 2019 – 53,159 miles
  • 2018 – 47,091 miles
  • 2017 – 40,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,324 miles
  • DangerousClutch pedal has excessive movement, requires replacement or repairRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak around coolant housing areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel has very minor free play, advise onlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySide quarter window has been smashed to o/s front, adviseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • OSF 'A' pillar glass broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,324 miles (+10)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    134,324 miles
    Test number
    308029666444
    • DangerousClutch pedal has excessive movement, requires replacement or repair
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak around coolant housing area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel has very minor free play, advise only
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide quarter window has been smashed to o/s front, advise

  2. Fail134,314 miles (+9,463)1 dangerous7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,314 miles
    Test number
    753217284379
    • DangerousClutch pedal has excessive movement, requires replacement or repair
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from catalytic converter, visible cracking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak around coolant housing area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel has very minor free play, advise only
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide quarter window has been smashed to o/s front, advise

  3. Pass124,851 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,851 miles
    Test number
    943548513833
    • AdvisoryOSF 'A' pillar glass broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  4. Fail124,851 miles (+12,956)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,851 miles
    Test number
    259856077832
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOSF 'A' pillar glass broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  5. Pass111,895 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,895 miles
    Test number
    173395570486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,892 miles (+11,531)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,892 miles
    Test number
    739980679686
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass100,361 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    100,361 miles
    Test number
    346504785699
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail100,361 miles (+8,215)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,361 miles
    Test number
    804756085812
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass92,146 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,146 miles
    Test number
    506794808708
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level 30% out (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs lower coils corroded and pushed coating off (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank seal perishing and splitting

  10. Fail92,146 miles (+8,407)2 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,146 miles
    Test number
    992615383855
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level 30% out (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs lower coils corroded and pushed coating off (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank seal perishing and splitting

  11. Pass83,739 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,739 miles
    Test number
    208084003269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail83,739 miles (+17,297)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,739 miles
    Test number
    420724553770
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass66,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,442 miles
    Test number
    102460639960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,442 miles (+13,283)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,442 miles
    Test number
    345865343094
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass53,159 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,159 miles
    Test number
    666885570865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,091 miles (+6,799)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,091 miles
    Test number
    932850920639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,292 miles
    Test number
    185809273265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 ALE

Does LB03 ALE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 ALE is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 ALE?
The MOT on LB03 ALE is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 ALE done?
LB03 ALE was recorded at 134,324 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 10,167 miles a year.
Has LB03 ALE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 ALE has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 ALE 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 LB03 ALE find?
LB03 ALE passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 8 advisories: clutch pedal has excessive movement, requires replacement or repair; coolant leak around coolant housing area; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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