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Vauxhall Astravan

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,686 cc

LB53 OKTMOT history

LB53 OKT is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astravan first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 234,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
234,893 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OKT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astravan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 OKT was last recorded at 234,893 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 2,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,298 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,595 miles
Average per year
9,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 234,893 miles
  • 2025 – 232,298 miles
  • 2024 – 231,160 miles
  • 2023 – 230,039 miles
  • 2022 – 227,344 miles
  • 2021 – 224,842 miles
  • 2020 – 220,018 miles
  • 2019 – 210,312 miles
  • 2018 – 198,724 miles
  • 2017 – 189,275 miles
  • 2016 – 176,741 miles
  • 2015 – 164,358 miles
  • 2014 – 151,468 miles
  • 2013 – 138,235 miles
  • 2012 – 124,096 miles
  • 2011 – 112,529 miles
  • 2010 – 98,170 miles
  • 2009 – 83,520 miles
  • 2008 – 67,382 miles
  • 2007 – 50,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,893 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front brake discs rusting on inner faces

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Parking brake cables poor

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Wiper mechanism noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coolant level getting low !

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Headlamp lenses deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,893 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    234,893 miles
    Test number
    250382578787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass232,298 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    232,298 miles
    Test number
    408052475739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass231,160 miles (+1,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    231,160 miles
    Test number
    618695015300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps inoperative

  4. Pass230,039 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    230,039 miles
    Test number
    233228033864
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusty, full inspection not possible, undershields fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount missing but system secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
    • AdvisoryWiper mechanism noisy

  5. Fail230,035 miles (+2,691)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,035 miles
    Test number
    181985839730
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusty, full inspection not possible, undershields fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount missing but system secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
    • AdvisoryWiper mechanism noisy

  6. Pass227,344 miles (+2,502)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    227,344 miles
    Test number
    861442379565
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty on inner faces
    • AdvisoryFront indicator bulbs fading to white
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWiper mechanism noisy

  7. Pass224,842 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    224,842 miles
    Test number
    559198205143
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusting on inner faces
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe rusting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  8. Fail224,833 miles (+4,815)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,833 miles
    Test number
    220639959522
    • MajorEmissions not tested Excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level getting low !
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusting on inner faces
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe rusting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  9. Pass220,018 miles (+9,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    220,018 miles
    Test number
    865823372895
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusting on inner faces

  10. Pass210,312 miles (+11,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    210,312 miles
    Test number
    373421249452
    • AdvisoryAdvise on handbrake travel

  11. Pass198,724 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    198,724 miles
    Test number
    175442881547
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator bulb starting to fade to white
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in rollbar vertical link
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorer bush starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryWiper mechanism getting noisy!

  12. Fail198,721 miles (+9,446)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,721 miles
    Test number
    923397320943
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator bulb starting to fade to white
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in rollbar vertical link
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorer bush starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryParking brake cables poor
    • AdvisoryWiper mechanism getting noisy!

  13. Pass189,275 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    189,275 miles
    Test number
    571167971613
    • AdvisoryA/C not working & fan semi seized
    • AdvisoryEngine stabilizer bushes very worn
    • AdvisoryFront undershield fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
    • AdvisoryParking brake cables poor
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Fail189,275 miles (+12,534)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,275 miles
    Test number
    229448591127
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryA/C not working & fan semi seized
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryCoolant level getting low !
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusting on inner faces
    • AdvisoryFront undershield fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
    • AdvisoryParking brake cables poor
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions getting smokey

  15. Pass176,741 miles (+12,383)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    176,741 miles
    Test number
    853410610305
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty & thin
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn very close to limits
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses starting to deteriate
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper blade poor
    • AdvisoryN/s/f indicator bulb fading to white
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pipe starting to rust

  16. Pass164,358 miles (+12,890)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    164,358 miles
    Test number
    129070545005
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f rollbar vertical link

  17. Pass151,468 miles (+13,233)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    151,468 miles
    Test number
    847741834035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass138,235 miles (+14,139)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    138,235 miles
    Test number
    958082743035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass124,096 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    124,096 miles
    Test number
    168439632044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber torn

  20. Fail124,096 miles (+11,567)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,096 miles
    Test number
    535559132048
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber torn

  21. Fail112,529 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,529 miles
    Test number
    125325141466
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass112,529 miles (+14,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    112,529 miles
    Test number
    347425041031
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass98,170 miles (+14,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    98,170 miles
    Test number
    434237240049
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass83,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    83,520 miles
    Test number
    841239429091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail83,520 miles (+16,138)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,520 miles
    Test number
    942339029098
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass67,382 miles (+17,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,382 miles
    Test number
    984025228042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass50,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,083 miles
    Test number
    222659417080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Fail50,083 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,083 miles
    Test number
    832529517057
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB53 OKT

Does LB53 OKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 OKT is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OKT?
The MOT on LB53 OKT is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 OKT done?
LB53 OKT was recorded at 234,893 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 9,742 miles a year.
Has LB53 OKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OKT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 OKT 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 OKT find?
LB53 OKT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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