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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB53 FWPMOT history

LB53 FWP is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 136,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,658 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FWP
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
12 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FWP was last recorded at 136,658 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 1,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,939 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,719 miles
Average per year
5,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,658 miles
  • 2025 – 134,939 miles
  • 2024 – 133,060 miles
  • 2023 – 131,340 miles
  • 2022 – 129,225 miles
  • 2021 – 127,009 miles
  • 2020 – 124,767 miles
  • 2019 – 122,520 miles
  • 2018 – 120,032 miles
  • 2017 – 115,048 miles
  • 2016 – 108,642 miles
  • 2015 – 101,710 miles
  • 2014 – 96,330 miles
  • 2013 – 89,609 miles
  • 2012 – 81,567 miles
  • 2011 – 72,392 miles
  • 2010 – 63,354 miles
  • 2009 – 53,390 miles
  • 2008 – 51,007 miles
  • 2007 – 43,154 miles
  • 2006 – 34,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,658 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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 Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,658 miles
    Test number
    713573117306
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,658 miles (+1,719)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,658 miles
    Test number
    431421517934
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,939 miles (+1,879)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    134,939 miles
    Test number
    246946248920
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,060 miles (+1,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,060 miles
    Test number
    873334960410
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,340 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,340 miles
    Test number
    874598330733
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail131,340 miles (+2,115)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,340 miles
    Test number
    812473437137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,225 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,225 miles
    Test number
    205335341989
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail129,225 miles (+2,216)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,225 miles
    Test number
    624324064533
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,009 miles (+2,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,009 miles
    Test number
    328980126762
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass124,767 miles (+2,247)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,767 miles
    Test number
    153003295309
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass122,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,520 miles
    Test number
    656672086882
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail122,520 miles (+2,488)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,520 miles
    Test number
    605412519001
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass120,032 miles (+4,984)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,032 miles
    Test number
    304595139137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,048 miles
    Test number
    873465759765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,048 miles (+6,406)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,048 miles
    Test number
    954810577231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass108,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,642 miles
    Test number
    181626431095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,642 miles (+6,932)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,642 miles
    Test number
    717505738850
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass101,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,710 miles
    Test number
    269498885119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,710 miles (+5,380)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,710 miles
    Test number
    888318985170
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail96,330 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,330 miles
    Test number
    236367294424
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass96,330 miles (+6,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,330 miles
    Test number
    905287994133
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass89,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    89,609 miles
    Test number
    126722693134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,608 miles (+8,041)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,608 miles
    Test number
    297882493493
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to 3mm
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

  24. Pass81,567 miles (+9,175)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    81,567 miles
    Test number
    235486002286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,392 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    365633311430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,387 miles (+9,033)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,387 miles
    Test number
    367490411265
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteNearside rear shock damp
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked and perished

  27. Pass63,354 miles (+9,964)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,354 miles
    Test number
    101017910211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass53,390 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,390 miles
    Test number
    752258719211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,007 miles (+7,853)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,007 miles
    Test number
    940506768276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass43,154 miles (+8,888)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,154 miles
    Test number
    412779717360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass34,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,266 miles
    Test number
    741228446394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FWP

Does LB53 FWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 FWP is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FWP?
The MOT on LB53 FWP is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 FWP done?
LB53 FWP was recorded at 136,658 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 5,215 miles a year.
Has LB53 FWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FWP has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 FWP 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 FWP find?
LB53 FWP passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive.

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