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Vauxhall Astravan

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,686 cc

LB53 UGEMOT history

LB53 UGE is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astravan first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2023
Mileage
166,662 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UGE
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
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2023
Latest MOT test
24 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UGE was last recorded at 166,662 miles on 24 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2016: 11,024 miles, lower than 108,665 miles on 30 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
166,662 miles · 23 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,662 miles
  • 2021 – 161,850 miles
  • 2019 – 120,883 miles
  • 2018 – 118,126 miles
  • 2017 – 114,730 miles
  • 2016 – 111,027 miles
  • 2015 – 108,665 miles
  • 2014 – 101,573 miles
  • 2013 – 94,831 miles
  • 2012 – 87,581 miles
  • 2011 – 83,990 miles
  • 2009 – 81,541 miles
  • 2008 – 78,194 miles
  • 2007 – 75,921 miles
  • 2006 – 58,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,662 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    166,662 miles
    Test number
    391646919150
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail166,662 miles (+4,812)1 dangerous9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,662 miles
    Test number
    801063945280
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass161,850 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    161,850 miles
    Test number
    767679382887
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail161,843 miles (+40,960)4 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,843 miles
    Test number
    819495982661
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass120,883 miles (+2,757)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,883 miles
    Test number
    760299121490
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass118,126 miles (+3,396)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,126 miles
    Test number
    755662790496
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass114,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,730 miles
    Test number
    507584652574
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail114,730 miles (+3,703)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,730 miles
    Test number
    869727281972
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass111,027 miles (+100,003)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,027 miles
    Test number
    641781173318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail11,024 miles (-97,641)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,024 miles
    Test number
    393683429298
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass108,665 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    108,665 miles
    Test number
    455361885113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail108,652 miles (+7,079)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,652 miles
    Test number
    569347675123
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded

  13. Pass101,573 miles (+6,742)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,573 miles
    Test number
    199556104039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management lamp on dash
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin deteriated

  14. Pass94,831 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    94,831 miles
    Test number
    575297603088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,581 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    87,581 miles
    Test number
    168926102094
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteTake care coolant level was empty have put 4.5 litres of anti freeze in looks like it may of been leaking from pipes on engine by the battery side

  16. Fail87,581 miles (+3,591)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,581 miles
    Test number
    196566402494
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteTake care coolant level was empty have put 4.5 litres of anti freeze in looks like it may of been leaking from pipes on engine by the battery side

  17. Pass83,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    83,990 miles
    Test number
    647426701056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,990 miles (+2,449)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,990 miles
    Test number
    146996701098
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass81,541 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,541 miles
    Test number
    610817929300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,194 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    78,194 miles
    Test number
    572666108148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    75,921 miles
    Test number
    232429937324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,921 miles (+17,088)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,921 miles
    Test number
    450659537453
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass58,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    58,833 miles
    Test number
    340102056304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UGE

Does LB53 UGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 UGE expired on 23 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UGE?
The MOT on LB53 UGE expired on 23 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 UGE done?
LB53 UGE was recorded at 166,662 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2022, an average of 6,988 miles a year.
Has LB53 UGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UGE has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 UGE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 UGE find?
LB53 UGE passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2022 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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