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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 DCXMOT history

LB53 DCX is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 96,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,689 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 DCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 DCX was last recorded at 96,689 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 2,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,342 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,347 miles
Average per year
4,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,689 miles
  • 2025 – 94,342 miles
  • 2024 – 91,590 miles
  • 2023 – 89,329 miles
  • 2022 – 86,084 miles
  • 2021 – 83,035 miles
  • 2020 – 80,847 miles
  • 2019 – 76,114 miles
  • 2018 – 73,705 miles
  • 2017 – 70,069 miles
  • 2016 – 67,272 miles
  • 2015 – 64,002 miles
  • 2014 – 60,151 miles
  • 2013 – 55,991 miles
  • 2012 – 51,019 miles
  • 2011 – 43,900 miles
  • 2010 – 35,824 miles
  • 2009 – 27,135 miles
  • 2008 – 19,846 miles
  • 2007 – 12,641 miles
  • 2006 – 12,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,689 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight slightly misty
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,689 miles (+2,347)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,689 miles
    Test number
    974869166336
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight slightly misty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass94,342 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,342 miles
    Test number
    619224714642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (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))

  3. Fail94,342 miles (+2,752)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,342 miles
    Test number
    708812083986
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective wheel bearing bolt missing (5.3.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (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))

  4. Pass91,590 miles (+1)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,590 miles
    Test number
    496805930163
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam and air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail91,589 miles (+2,260)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,589 miles
    Test number
    621202386916
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam and air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass89,329 miles (+3,245)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,329 miles
    Test number
    117056685854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass86,084 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,084 miles
    Test number
    556390044664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component 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))

  8. Fail86,084 miles (+3,049)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,084 miles
    Test number
    525597327812
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component 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))

  9. Pass83,035 miles (+2,188)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,035 miles
    Test number
    682780267334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass80,847 miles (+4,733)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,847 miles
    Test number
    661902620820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

  11. Pass76,114 miles (+2,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,114 miles
    Test number
    850408549227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,705 miles (+3,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,705 miles
    Test number
    713152915240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass70,069 miles (+2,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,069 miles
    Test number
    615515637911
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s and o/s/f top mounts

  14. Pass67,272 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,272 miles
    Test number
    410596570371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,002 miles (+3,851)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,002 miles
    Test number
    846953935002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass60,151 miles (+4,160)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,151 miles
    Test number
    837808824031
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre advise change

  17. Fail55,991 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,991 miles
    Test number
    808227303076
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner edge worn
    • NoteOffside front seat belt slow to retract
    • NoteOffside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  18. Pass55,991 miles (+4,972)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,991 miles
    Test number
    829037003000
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner edge worn
    • NoteOffside front seat belt slow to retract
    • NoteOffside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  19. Pass51,019 miles (+7,119)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,019 miles
    Test number
    539879012033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,900 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,900 miles
    Test number
    685397421072
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  21. Pass43,900 miles (+8,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,900 miles
    Test number
    779297121014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  22. Pass35,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,824 miles
    Test number
    620907620080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,824 miles (+8,689)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,824 miles
    Test number
    104617020423
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass27,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,135 miles
    Test number
    733069729044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,135 miles (+7,289)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,135 miles
    Test number
    881299829060
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass19,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,846 miles
    Test number
    370280638070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,846 miles (+7,205)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,846 miles
    Test number
    710770738008
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  28. Pass12,641 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,641 miles
    Test number
    322324327017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass12,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,015 miles
    Test number
    330878226344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 DCX

Does LB53 DCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 DCX is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 DCX?
The MOT on LB53 DCX is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 DCX done?
LB53 DCX was recorded at 96,689 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 4,400 miles a year.
Has LB53 DCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 DCX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 DCX 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 LB53 DCX find?
LB53 DCX passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 12 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 9 more.

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