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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 DCZMOT history

LB53 DCZ is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 19 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
108,874 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 DCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 DCZ was last recorded at 108,874 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 3,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,173 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,701 miles
Average per year
4,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,874 miles
  • 2024 – 105,173 miles
  • 2023 – 101,610 miles
  • 2022 – 98,304 miles
  • 2021 – 95,943 miles
  • 2020 – 95,002 miles
  • 2019 – 93,620 miles
  • 2018 – 89,745 miles
  • 2017 – 86,009 miles
  • 2016 – 84,190 miles
  • 2015 – 79,252 miles
  • 2014 – 58,847 miles
  • 2013 – 58,816 miles
  • 2012 – 51,803 miles
  • 2011 – 45,297 miles
  • 2010 – 40,104 miles
  • 2009 – 35,218 miles
  • 2008 – 29,798 miles
  • 2007 – 24,090 miles
  • 2006 – 20,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,874 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts has slight play

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,874 miles (+3,701)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    108,874 miles
    Test number
    844642977773
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts has slight play

  2. Pass105,173 miles (+3,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,173 miles
    Test number
    809330153020
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass101,610 miles (+3,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,610 miles
    Test number
    971287418278
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass98,304 miles (+2,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,304 miles
    Test number
    637978168890
    • 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))

  5. Pass95,943 miles (+941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,943 miles
    Test number
    825270673565
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,002 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,002 miles
    Test number
    512513589508
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail95,002 miles (+1,382)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,002 miles
    Test number
    264789927008
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass93,620 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,620 miles
    Test number
    791370637807
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail93,615 miles (+3,870)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,615 miles
    Test number
    843122182294
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,745 miles (+3,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,745 miles
    Test number
    804948077377
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass86,009 miles (+1,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,009 miles
    Test number
    463841069834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass84,190 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,190 miles
    Test number
    373525367302
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  13. Fail84,186 miles (+4,934)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,186 miles
    Test number
    331043097282
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  14. Pass79,252 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,252 miles
    Test number
    126577585417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,111 miles (+20,264)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,111 miles
    Test number
    908335685010
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,847 miles
    Test number
    179233894026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,847 miles (+31)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,847 miles
    Test number
    779943594074
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteRear coil springs coroded

  18. Pass58,816 miles (+7,013)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,816 miles
    Test number
    937840483277
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wor on inner edge

  19. Fail51,803 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,803 miles
    Test number
    588182232348
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass51,803 miles (+6,506)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,803 miles
    Test number
    786042832398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,297 miles (+5,193)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    45,297 miles
    Test number
    908182441364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,104 miles (+4,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,104 miles
    Test number
    143373040371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass35,218 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,218 miles
    Test number
    491324649440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,798 miles (+5,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,798 miles
    Test number
    960730058390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass24,090 miles (+4,050)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    24,090 miles
    Test number
    463178837418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,040 miles
    Test number
    110385046367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 DCZ

Does LB53 DCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 DCZ is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 DCZ?
The MOT on LB53 DCZ is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 DCZ done?
LB53 DCZ was recorded at 108,874 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,680 miles a year.
Has LB53 DCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 DCZ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB53 DCZ 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 DCZ find?
LB53 DCZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both, and 1 more.

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