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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LB05 GRFMOT history

LB05 GRF is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2026
Mileage
101,263 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 GRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 GRF was last recorded at 101,263 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,259 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,263 miles
  • 2024 – 99,761 miles
  • 2023 – 98,503 miles
  • 2022 – 96,060 miles
  • 2021 – 91,035 miles
  • 2020 – 83,641 miles
  • 2019 – 78,246 miles
  • 2018 – 71,537 miles
  • 2017 – 65,653 miles
  • 2016 – 59,122 miles
  • 2015 – 54,369 miles
  • 2014 – 49,097 miles
  • 2013 – 44,154 miles
  • 2012 – 40,369 miles
  • 2011 – 36,835 miles
  • 2010 – 32,097 miles
  • 2009 – 26,712 miles
  • 2008 – 22,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,263 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock outer casing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlight seepage from steering rackRecorded 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,263 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,263 miles
    Test number
    941517193183
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock outer casing corroded
    • AdvisorySlight seepage from steering rack

  2. Fail101,259 miles (+1,498)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,259 miles
    Test number
    392941588324
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock outer casing corroded
    • AdvisorySlight seepage from steering rack

  3. Pass99,761 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,761 miles
    Test number
    140009067654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorber outer casings corroding

  4. Fail99,749 miles (+1,246)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,749 miles
    Test number
    385189940232
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorber outer casings corroding

  5. Pass98,503 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,503 miles
    Test number
    466949685881
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

  6. Fail98,053 miles (+1,993)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,053 miles
    Test number
    584383404573
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

  7. Pass96,060 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,060 miles
    Test number
    169952318110
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail96,025 miles (+4,990)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,025 miles
    Test number
    300731426813
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass91,035 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,035 miles
    Test number
    706956962718
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner CV boot has grease around it, no obvious damage

  10. Fail90,901 miles (+7,260)4 major3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,901 miles
    Test number
    749499545741
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner CV boot has grease around it, no obvious damage

  11. Pass83,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,641 miles
    Test number
    666359150780
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust joint worn

  12. Fail83,641 miles (+5,395)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,641 miles
    Test number
    892751483672
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust joint worn

  13. Pass78,246 miles (+6,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,246 miles
    Test number
    938235462576
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass71,537 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,537 miles
    Test number
    854371101660
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail71,537 miles (+5,884)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,537 miles
    Test number
    586783036518
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass65,653 miles (+6,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,653 miles
    Test number
    998733676646
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass59,122 miles (+4,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,122 miles
    Test number
    426554417145
    • AdvisoryHa ndbrake travel inner joints

  18. Pass54,369 miles (+5,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,369 miles
    Test number
    206515640357
    • AdvisoryInner joints handbrake travel

  19. Pass49,097 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,097 miles
    Test number
    546191994280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,154 miles (+3,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,154 miles
    Test number
    657670583261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,369 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,369 miles
    Test number
    389379392283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,835 miles (+4,738)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,835 miles
    Test number
    568728861164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,097 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,097 miles
    Test number
    864177280166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,712 miles (+4,507)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,712 miles
    Test number
    114613669137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,205 miles
    Test number
    582122498180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 GRF

Does LB05 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 GRF expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 GRF?
The MOT on LB05 GRF expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 GRF done?
LB05 GRF was recorded at 101,263 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 4,622 miles a year.
Has LB05 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 GRF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 GRF 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 LB05 GRF find?
LB05 GRF passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: both rear shock outer casing corroded; slight seepage from steering rack.

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