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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LC05 XATMOT history

LC05 XAT is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LC05 XAT black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,166 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 XAT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 XAT was last recorded at 96,166 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,166 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,166 miles
  • 2025 – 94,953 miles
  • 2024 – 94,197 miles
  • 2023 – 92,926 miles
  • 2021 – 91,948 miles
  • 2020 – 91,679 miles
  • 2019 – 89,076 miles
  • 2018 – 82,657 miles
  • 2017 – 80,923 miles
  • 2016 – 78,295 miles
  • 2015 – 72,323 miles
  • 2014 – 65,722 miles
  • 2013 – 59,299 miles
  • 2011 – 49,672 miles
  • 2010 – 45,539 miles
  • 2009 – 37,551 miles
  • 2008 – 30,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,166 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre wearing tred/side wallRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on airRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2017

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,166 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,166 miles
    Test number
    287722531247
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre wearing tred/side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on air
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Fail96,166 miles (+1,213)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,166 miles
    Test number
    630645938224
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre wearing tred/side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on air
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass94,953 miles (+756)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,953 miles
    Test number
    754672131237
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F and O/S/F headlamp lenses slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damage to outer cover,lens intact (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL LEVEL LOW
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService light on

  4. Pass94,197 miles (+1,271)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,197 miles
    Test number
    153369630794
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F and O/S/F inner cv boots deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover damaged no effect on light output (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R inner brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass92,926 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,926 miles
    Test number
    926205678999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cover incomplete (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating

  6. Fail92,926 miles (+978)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,926 miles
    Test number
    136107334305
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked, 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective nearside & offside deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cover incomplete (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating

  7. Pass91,948 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,948 miles
    Test number
    662944811571
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside rear lamp lens
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre weaing inner edge

  8. Fail91,948 miles (+269)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,948 miles
    Test number
    462861719011
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside rear lamp lens
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre weaing inner edge

  9. Pass91,679 miles (+2,603)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,679 miles
    Test number
    872266879696
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tail light lens incomplete (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe nut corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe exhaust system is corroded

  10. Pass89,076 miles (+6,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,076 miles
    Test number
    762349986749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass82,657 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,657 miles
    Test number
    936924947104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  12. Fail82,634 miles (+1,711)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,634 miles
    Test number
    925411678425
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  13. Pass80,923 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,923 miles
    Test number
    835781650403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  14. Fail80,915 miles (+2,620)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,915 miles
    Test number
    809330570759
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  15. Pass78,295 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,295 miles
    Test number
    816059308507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,323 miles (+6,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,323 miles
    Test number
    218902685027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass65,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,722 miles
    Test number
    369721784027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,722 miles (+6,423)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,722 miles
    Test number
    946140384054
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass59,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,299 miles
    Test number
    288340603127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,299 miles (+9,627)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,299 miles
    Test number
    769240103154
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass49,672 miles (+4,133)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,672 miles
    Test number
    955205091220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped on edge

  22. Pass45,539 miles (+7,988)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,539 miles
    Test number
    544777020305
    • NoteFront brake disks slightly worn

  23. Fail37,551 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,551 miles
    Test number
    321351269420
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight tear

  24. Pass37,551 miles (+6,903)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,551 miles
    Test number
    613261969221
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slight tear

  25. Pass30,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,648 miles
    Test number
    341559428186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 XAT

Does LC05 XAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 XAT is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC05 XAT?
The MOT on LC05 XAT is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC05 XAT done?
LC05 XAT was recorded at 96,166 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 3,657 miles a year.
Has LC05 XAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 XAT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LC05 XAT 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 LC05 XAT find?
LC05 XAT passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; items removed from driver's view prior to test; offside front inner tyre wearing tred/side wall, and 4 more.

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