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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 FVMMOT history

LB53 FVM is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,120 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FVM was last recorded at 111,120 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,120 miles · 29 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,120 miles
  • 2024 – 107,115 miles
  • 2023 – 103,468 miles
  • 2022 – 99,171 miles
  • 2021 – 96,421 miles
  • 2020 – 90,562 miles
  • 2019 – 80,914 miles
  • 2018 – 68,023 miles
  • 2017 – 55,708 miles
  • 2016 – 43,209 miles
  • 2015 – 39,274 miles
  • 2014 – 36,502 miles
  • 2013 – 33,345 miles
  • 2012 – 30,908 miles
  • 2011 – 28,197 miles
  • 2010 – 25,342 miles
  • 2009 – 22,888 miles
  • 2008 – 20,329 miles
  • 2007 – 17,028 miles
  • 2006 – 13,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,120 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus ferrules corroded as well both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule corroded as well

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,120 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,120 miles
    Test number
    786015516115
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus ferrules corroded as well both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail111,120 miles (+4,005)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,120 miles
    Test number
    700094588768
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus ferrules corroded as well both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,115 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,115 miles
    Test number
    352444017608
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central ,plus ferrules corroded as well both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail107,115 miles (+3,647)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,115 miles
    Test number
    335330912764
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central ,plus ferrules corroded as well both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass103,468 miles (+4,297)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,468 miles
    Test number
    235265094068
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule corroded as well (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass99,171 miles (+2,750)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,171 miles
    Test number
    822505837372
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule corroded as well (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass96,421 miles (+5,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,421 miles
    Test number
    974942012211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferrule corroded as well (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass90,562 miles (+9,648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,562 miles
    Test number
    594483903182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass80,914 miles (+12,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,914 miles
    Test number
    401655235948
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both of them (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass68,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,023 miles
    Test number
    765581903675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,023 miles (+12,315)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,023 miles
    Test number
    278553713225
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass55,708 miles (+12,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,708 miles
    Test number
    767530550183
    • AdvisoryRear box corroded

  13. Pass43,209 miles (+3,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,209 miles
    Test number
    809537369435
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass39,274 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,274 miles
    Test number
    126704318121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,502 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    36,502 miles
    Test number
    937189724396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,345 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,345 miles
    Test number
    766564523334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded (not leaking)

  17. Fail33,345 miles (+2,437)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,345 miles
    Test number
    426333523421
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded (not leaking)

  18. Pass30,908 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,908 miles
    Test number
    885261542311
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are going out of shape on inner edges
    • NoteFront discs starting to corrode

  19. Fail30,907 miles (+2,710)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,907 miles
    Test number
    145711442384
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are going out of shape on inner edges
    • NoteFront discs starting to corrode

  20. Fail28,197 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,197 miles
    Test number
    158682111355
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll wipers smearing screens
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside & offside handbrake shoes require slight adjustment

  21. Pass28,197 miles (+2,855)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,197 miles
    Test number
    295572511375
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAll wipers smearing screens
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside & offside handbrake shoes require slight adjustment

  22. Pass25,342 miles (+2,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,342 miles
    Test number
    424686720461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass22,888 miles (+2,559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,888 miles
    Test number
    431069829433
    • 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass20,329 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,329 miles
    Test number
    911531438353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,028 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,028 miles
    Test number
    583301837349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    13,080 miles
    Test number
    493532536486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FVM

Does LB53 FVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FVM is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FVM?
The MOT on LB53 FVM is valid until 12 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 FVM done?
LB53 FVM was recorded at 111,120 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,158 miles a year.
Has LB53 FVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FVM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 FVM 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 FVM find?
LB53 FVM passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: central fuel pipe/s corroded; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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