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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 RFKMOT history

LB51 RFK is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 18 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 125,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
125,070 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 RFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 RFK was last recorded at 125,070 miles on 24 Sept 2024, 1,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Feb 2008: 81,953 miles, lower than 108,360 miles on 23 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,484 miles · 23 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,586 miles
Average per year
950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,070 miles
  • 2023 – 123,484 miles
  • 2022 – 120,037 miles
  • 2021 – 117,271 miles
  • 2020 – 113,692 miles
  • 2019 – 107,673 miles
  • 2018 – 104,970 miles
  • 2017 – 102,832 miles
  • 2016 – 102,224 miles
  • 2015 – 101,306 miles
  • 2014 – 99,197 miles
  • 2013 – 97,606 miles
  • 2012 – 96,356 miles
  • 2011 – 94,720 miles
  • 2010 – 91,950 miles
  • 2009 – 86,989 miles
  • 2008 – 81,953 miles
  • 2007 – 108,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,070 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front top mount has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,070 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,070 miles
    Test number
    924145285143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,070 miles (+1,586)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,070 miles
    Test number
    420526625095
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,484 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,484 miles
    Test number
    287223541592
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount has play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,483 miles (+3,446)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,483 miles
    Test number
    348825448712
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition back box (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure missing bolt (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount has play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,037 miles (+2,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,037 miles
    Test number
    170526268614
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass117,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,271 miles
    Test number
    697903580050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,271 miles (+3,579)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,271 miles
    Test number
    622904530429
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass113,692 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,692 miles
    Test number
    212085234041
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep (not severe) (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail113,692 miles (+6,019)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,692 miles
    Test number
    208796674076
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged; fitted orange bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep (not severe) (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass107,673 miles (+2,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,673 miles
    Test number
    352847654671
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both h/amps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged slight

  11. Pass104,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,970 miles
    Test number
    273239686048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,970 miles (+2,138)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,970 miles
    Test number
    852359672175
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass102,832 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    102,832 miles
    Test number
    647301781726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,224 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,224 miles
    Test number
    585061383843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,306 miles
    Test number
    108005685483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,306 miles (+2,109)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,306 miles
    Test number
    386784385040
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass99,197 miles (+1,591)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,197 miles
    Test number
    785536274081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly wearing on inner section

  18. Pass97,606 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,606 miles
    Test number
    495577803112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,356 miles (+1,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    96,356 miles
    Test number
    369605212101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

  20. Pass94,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,720 miles
    Test number
    249459001464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,720 miles (+2,770)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,720 miles
    Test number
    335009001115
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass91,950 miles (+4,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,950 miles
    Test number
    500393660080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass86,989 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    86,989 miles
    Test number
    414059269013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,953 miles (-26,407)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    81,953 miles
    Test number
    454640858055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass108,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    108,360 miles
    Test number
    970324057010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about LB51 RFK

Does LB51 RFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 RFK expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 RFK?
The MOT on LB51 RFK expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 RFK done?
LB51 RFK was recorded at 125,070 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2024, an average of 950 miles a year.
Has LB51 RFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 RFK has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 RFK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 RFK find?
LB51 RFK passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; 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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