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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB03 BUHMOT history

LB03 BUH is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 26,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
26,023 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 BUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 BUH was last recorded at 26,023 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 2,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
23,574 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,449 miles
Average per year
944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,023 miles
  • 2025 – 23,574 miles
  • 2024 – 21,502 miles
  • 2023 – 19,750 miles
  • 2022 – 17,613 miles
  • 2020 – 15,488 miles
  • 2019 – 12,130 miles
  • 2018 – 10,096 miles
  • 2017 – 8,437 miles
  • 2016 – 8,407 miles
  • 2015 – 8,391 miles
  • 2014 – 8,385 miles
  • 2013 – 8,144 miles
  • 2012 – 8,140 miles
  • 2011 – 8,093 miles
  • 2010 – 8,054 miles
  • 2009 – 8,018 miles
  • 2008 – 7,680 miles
  • 2007 – 7,595 miles
  • 2006 – 7,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,023 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in both top front macpherson strut mountsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer excessively corrodedRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,023 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    26,023 miles
    Test number
    597554465406
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both top front macpherson strut mounts
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer excessively corroded

  2. Fail26,023 miles (+2,449)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,023 miles
    Test number
    954460186290
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both top front macpherson strut mounts
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer excessively corroded

  3. Pass23,574 miles (+2,072)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    23,574 miles
    Test number
    148002531613
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both top front macpherson strut mounts
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer excessively corroded

  4. Pass21,502 miles (+1,752)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    21,502 miles
    Test number
    767735330577
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass19,750 miles (+2,137)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    19,750 miles
    Test number
    450781352106
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass17,613 miles (+2,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    17,613 miles
    Test number
    271554093211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass15,488 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    15,488 miles
    Test number
    978347661052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,130 miles (+2,034)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    12,130 miles
    Test number
    467431059892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens deteriorated

  9. Pass10,096 miles (+1,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    10,096 miles
    Test number
    454208180169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass8,437 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    8,437 miles
    Test number
    137017009828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,407 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    8,407 miles
    Test number
    887299213881
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass8,391 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    8,391 miles
    Test number
    607856175106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,385 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    8,385 miles
    Test number
    207291584187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,144 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    8,144 miles
    Test number
    276799463487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,140 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    8,140 miles
    Test number
    256919872423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,093 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    8,093 miles
    Test number
    725402171122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,054 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    8,054 miles
    Test number
    780980980117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,018 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    8,018 miles
    Test number
    902436679178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,680 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    7,680 miles
    Test number
    714308778100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,595 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    7,595 miles
    Test number
    162649677136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    7,583 miles
    Test number
    380811786101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail7,583 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,583 miles
    Test number
    930581586146
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Questions about LB03 BUH

Does LB03 BUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 BUH is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 BUH?
The MOT on LB03 BUH is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 BUH done?
LB03 BUH was recorded at 26,023 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 944 miles a year.
Has LB03 BUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 BUH has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 BUH 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 BUH find?
LB03 BUH passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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