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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB55 LLWMOT history

LB55 LLW is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 17 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,022 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LLW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LLW was last recorded at 81,022 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,021 miles · 2 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,022 miles
  • 2025 – 77,704 miles
  • 2024 – 73,367 miles
  • 2023 – 72,957 miles
  • 2022 – 64,090 miles
  • 2021 – 58,930 miles
  • 2020 – 52,541 miles
  • 2018 – 50,595 miles
  • 2017 – 48,868 miles
  • 2016 – 46,986 miles
  • 2015 – 44,534 miles
  • 2014 – 42,175 miles
  • 2013 – 38,553 miles
  • 2012 – 34,368 miles
  • 2011 – 30,327 miles
  • 2010 – 25,928 miles
  • 2009 – 21,887 miles
  • 2008 – 20,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,022 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,022 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,022 miles
    Test number
    490229803913
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail81,021 miles (+3,317)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,021 miles
    Test number
    286840571281
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,704 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,704 miles
    Test number
    825862411902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail77,704 miles (+4,337)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,704 miles
    Test number
    410277118885
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass73,367 miles (+410)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,367 miles
    Test number
    278554327416
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail72,957 miles (+3,827)1 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,957 miles
    Test number
    972376839303
    • MajorNearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Pass69,130 miles (+5,040)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,130 miles
    Test number
    633274891247
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both are misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass64,090 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,090 miles
    Test number
    694365479180
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail64,089 miles (+5,159)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,089 miles
    Test number
    684169355779
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass58,930 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,930 miles
    Test number
    243003556691
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brakes squealing (1.2.1 (c))

  11. Fail58,930 miles (+6,389)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,930 miles
    Test number
    901432873748
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brakes squealing (1.2.1 (c))

  12. Pass52,541 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,541 miles
    Test number
    460402752417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,595 miles
    Test number
    305797232558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,595 miles (+1,727)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,595 miles
    Test number
    931737291211
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass48,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,868 miles
    Test number
    525901157168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,868 miles (+1,882)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,868 miles
    Test number
    945467140828
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass46,986 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,986 miles
    Test number
    982004579387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,534 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,534 miles
    Test number
    443302123598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,175 miles (+3,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,175 miles
    Test number
    579553554293
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass38,553 miles (+4,185)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,553 miles
    Test number
    346872463230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass34,368 miles (+4,041)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,368 miles
    Test number
    995425562258
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres perrished

  22. Pass30,327 miles (+4,399)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,327 miles
    Test number
    307143661425
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass25,928 miles (+4,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,928 miles
    Test number
    944966840237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass21,887 miles (+1,803)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,887 miles
    Test number
    951294869227
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  25. Pass20,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,084 miles
    Test number
    181304108329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LLW

Does LB55 LLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 LLW is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LLW?
The MOT on LB55 LLW is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 LLW done?
LB55 LLW was recorded at 81,022 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 3,546 miles a year.
Has LB55 LLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LLW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 LLW 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 LB55 LLW find?
LB55 LLW passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s.

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