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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LB53 GMYMOT history

LB53 GMY is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 81,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,588 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 GMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 GMY was last recorded at 81,588 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,576 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
3,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,588 miles
  • 2025 – 79,950 miles
  • 2024 – 78,135 miles
  • 2023 – 76,703 miles
  • 2022 – 74,265 miles
  • 2021 – 72,988 miles
  • 2020 – 69,089 miles
  • 2018 – 65,136 miles
  • 2017 – 61,553 miles
  • 2016 – 61,544 miles
  • 2015 – 60,634 miles
  • 2014 – 58,201 miles
  • 2013 – 54,048 miles
  • 2012 – 44,184 miles
  • 2011 – 38,631 miles
  • 2009 – 32,687 miles
  • 2008 – 26,315 miles
  • 2007 – 19,397 miles
  • 2006 – 15,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,588 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread close to limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Front Upper Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust box excessively corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,588 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,588 miles
    Test number
    771210054629
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail81,576 miles (+1,626)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,576 miles
    Test number
    530791876260
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  3. Pass79,950 miles (+1,815)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,950 miles
    Test number
    589265581326
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass78,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,135 miles
    Test number
    586840930384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,135 miles (+1,432)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,135 miles
    Test number
    846167346410
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass76,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,703 miles
    Test number
    175020597594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,703 miles (+2,438)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,703 miles
    Test number
    129982198748
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade's torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass74,265 miles (+1,277)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,265 miles
    Test number
    165006085818
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper Damaged,
    • AdvisoryRear Tail Gate Strut's Weak
    • AdvisoryRoof Lining Coming Down ,

  9. Pass72,988 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,988 miles
    Test number
    185613218139
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box excessively corroded.

  10. Fail72,988 miles (+3,899)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,988 miles
    Test number
    653129413181
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Run's to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box excessively corroded.

  11. Pass69,089 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,089 miles
    Test number
    180039644302
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail69,089 miles (+3,953)14 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,089 miles
    Test number
    350215917911
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass65,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,136 miles
    Test number
    897628659598
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail65,136 miles (+3,583)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,136 miles
    Test number
    366054635619
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass61,553 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,553 miles
    Test number
    463264656015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNear side door mirror loose
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre perished due to age
    • AdvisoryNear side headlamp lower bracket not secured properly
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre perished due to age
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre perished due to age

  16. Fail61,553 miles (+9)1 dangerous2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,553 miles
    Test number
    685725925481
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNear side door mirror loose
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre perished due to age
    • AdvisoryNear side headlamp lower bracket not secured properly
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre perished due to age
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre perished due to age

  17. Pass61,544 miles (+910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,544 miles
    Test number
    823462063671
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass60,634 miles (+2,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,634 miles
    Test number
    346611230141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage & worn on inner edge

  19. Pass58,201 miles (+4,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,201 miles
    Test number
    979001304326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass54,048 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,048 miles
    Test number
    928169083244
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  21. Fail54,048 miles (+3,714)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,048 miles
    Test number
    808668083258
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  22. Pass50,334 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,334 miles
    Test number
    215414213078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,184 miles (+5,553)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,184 miles
    Test number
    478967402034
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteO/s door mirror damaged

  24. Pass38,631 miles (+5,944)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,631 miles
    Test number
    256795301053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  25. Pass32,687 miles (+6,372)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,687 miles
    Test number
    594625969384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteWear front discs

  26. Pass26,315 miles (+6,918)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,315 miles
    Test number
    343693548375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,397 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,397 miles
    Test number
    730706207334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    15,917 miles
    Test number
    560150526329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 GMY

Does LB53 GMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 GMY is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 GMY?
The MOT on LB53 GMY is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 GMY done?
LB53 GMY was recorded at 81,588 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,334 miles a year.
Has LB53 GMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 GMY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 GMY 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 GMY find?
LB53 GMY passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread close to limit.

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