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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 PUAMOT history

LB51 PUA is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 63,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
63,935 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 PUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 PUA was last recorded at 63,935 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 4,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,895 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,040 miles
Average per year
2,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,935 miles
  • 2025 – 59,895 miles
  • 2024 – 54,921 miles
  • 2023 – 48,449 miles
  • 2022 – 43,673 miles
  • 2020 – 39,102 miles
  • 2019 – 34,162 miles
  • 2018 – 29,069 miles
  • 2017 – 25,433 miles
  • 2016 – 22,857 miles
  • 2015 – 20,720 miles
  • 2014 – 19,455 miles
  • 2012 – 19,026 miles
  • 2011 – 18,167 miles
  • 2010 – 17,047 miles
  • 2009 – 15,756 miles
  • 2008 – 14,438 miles
  • 2007 – 12,813 miles
  • 2006 – 11,093 miles
  • 2005 – 9,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,935 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust center to rear silencer flanges deteriorated (corroded)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside trailing behind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight oil leaks engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Bonnet difficult to open/ close

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,935 miles (+4,040)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    63,935 miles
    Test number
    610792976159
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass59,895 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    59,895 miles
    Test number
    716010343438
    • AdvisoryExhaust center to rear silencer flanges deteriorated (corroded)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside trailing behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks engine area

  3. Fail59,861 miles (+4,940)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,861 miles
    Test number
    277099945769
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under Sub-frame area (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under Sub-frame area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust center to rear silencer flanges deteriorated (corroded)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside trailing behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks engine area

  4. Pass54,921 miles (+116)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    54,921 miles
    Test number
    846097167729
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to open/ close
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrosive
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNoise on engine?
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak engine area?
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front top suspension mounts

  5. Fail54,805 miles (+6,356)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,805 miles
    Test number
    217920918632
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to open/ close
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrosive
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNoise on engine?
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak engine area?
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front top suspension mounts

  6. Pass48,449 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    48,449 miles
    Test number
    788118439931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top suspension mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe is corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer poor condition

  7. Fail48,446 miles (+4,773)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,446 miles
    Test number
    808059457251
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top suspension mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe is corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer poor condition

  8. Pass43,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    43,673 miles
    Test number
    645018874678
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail43,673 miles (+4,571)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,673 miles
    Test number
    108903744343
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass39,102 miles (+4,940)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,102 miles
    Test number
    804225198454
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMovement in both forward upper mounts
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer shell corroded

  11. Pass34,162 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,162 miles
    Test number
    167451327936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,069 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    29,069 miles
    Test number
    356309596509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,433 miles (+2,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    25,433 miles
    Test number
    793320613095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass22,857 miles (+2,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,857 miles
    Test number
    272522162069
    • AdvisoryPlay in both top mounts

  15. Pass20,720 miles (+1,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    20,720 miles
    Test number
    516734682354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment ON LIMIT (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass19,455 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,455 miles
    Test number
    199921664269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail19,455 miles (+429)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,455 miles
    Test number
    359281564409
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass19,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    19,026 miles
    Test number
    497997302361
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Fail19,026 miles (+859)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,026 miles
    Test number
    336027802311
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass18,167 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    18,167 miles
    Test number
    445461311337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,047 miles (+1,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    17,047 miles
    Test number
    461059700369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass15,756 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,756 miles
    Test number
    223579209328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,438 miles (+1,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,438 miles
    Test number
    932421918346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass12,813 miles (+1,720)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    12,813 miles
    Test number
    424639107316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,093 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,093 miles
    Test number
    910631816391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    9,115 miles
    Test number
    930894415322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 PUA

Does LB51 PUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 PUA is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 PUA?
The MOT on LB51 PUA is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 PUA done?
LB51 PUA was recorded at 63,935 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,681 miles a year.
Has LB51 PUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 PUA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 PUA 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 LB51 PUA find?
LB51 PUA passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system badly corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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