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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LC55 FFLMOT history

LC55 FFL is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 29 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

LC55 FFL silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2025
Mileage
122,875 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 FFL
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
29 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC55 FFL was last recorded at 122,875 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 2,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,630 miles · 20 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,245 miles
Average per year
6,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,875 miles
  • 2024 – 120,630 miles
  • 2023 – 112,961 miles
  • 2022 – 103,264 miles
  • 2021 – 92,956 miles
  • 2020 – 84,725 miles
  • 2019 – 74,426 miles
  • 2018 – 66,837 miles
  • 2017 – 58,785 miles
  • 2016 – 49,889 miles
  • 2015 – 42,212 miles
  • 2014 – 38,569 miles
  • 2013 – 33,777 miles
  • 2012 – 28,630 miles
  • 2011 – 23,641 miles
  • 2010 – 18,503 miles
  • 2009 – 13,178 miles
  • 2008 – 7,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,875 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached not connected (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear union joint by axle heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre sub frame mount on chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre sub frame mount on chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis legs/axle mountings corroded
  • AdvisoryNo rear seat belts checked due to all seats folded
  • AdvisoryOil leak

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front on sub frame attachments

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on union joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On exhaust joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail122,875 miles (+2,245)1 dangerous13 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,875 miles
    Test number
    621829575966
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached not connected (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear union joint by axle heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre sub frame mount on chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre sub frame mount on chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis legs/axle mountings corroded
    • AdvisoryNo rear seat belts checked due to all seats folded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass120,630 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    120,630 miles
    Test number
    982203394387
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front on sub frame attachments (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on union joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail120,630 miles (+7,669)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,630 miles
    Test number
    974828946702
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front on sub frame attachments (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on union joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass112,961 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,961 miles
    Test number
    655900235890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded around spring cup (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail112,960 miles (+9,696)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,960 miles
    Test number
    441386165268
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak And corroded at spring cup (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded around spring cup (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass103,264 miles (+10,308)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,264 miles
    Test number
    764487425935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint to rear box corroded but not leaking at time of test

  7. Pass92,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,956 miles
    Test number
    126423591456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,956 miles (+8,231)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,956 miles
    Test number
    667771721862
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,725 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    631108794726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail84,725 miles (+10,299)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    976590051484
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass74,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,426 miles
    Test number
    186791188298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail74,426 miles (+7,589)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,426 miles
    Test number
    984964916484
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass66,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,837 miles
    Test number
    417841060355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Fail66,837 miles (+8,052)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,837 miles
    Test number
    826603516182
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass58,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,785 miles
    Test number
    974933395958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail58,783 miles (+8,894)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,783 miles
    Test number
    206540366349
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass49,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,889 miles
    Test number
    535325599954
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail49,889 miles (+7,677)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,889 miles
    Test number
    587042547370
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,212 miles (+3,643)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,212 miles
    Test number
    797174551136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,569 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,569 miles
    Test number
    355450844336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,489 miles (+4,712)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,489 miles
    Test number
    449903734447
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass33,777 miles (+5,147)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,777 miles
    Test number
    799254533335
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm of tread
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f steering rack ball end

  23. Pass28,630 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,630 miles
    Test number
    695731942343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,641 miles (+5,138)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,641 miles
    Test number
    657330251334
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnable to fully check nearside rear adult seatbelt as child restraint is fitted

  25. Pass18,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,503 miles
    Test number
    903508450277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,503 miles (+5,325)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,503 miles
    Test number
    971648450204
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass13,178 miles (+5,508)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    13,178 miles
    Test number
    572578739274
    • NoteImbalance in front brakes.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

  28. Pass7,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    7,670 miles
    Test number
    672575248217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 FFL

Does LC55 FFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 FFL expired on 29 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 FFL?
The MOT on LC55 FFL expired on 29 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 FFL done?
LC55 FFL was recorded at 122,875 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 6,821 miles a year.
Has LC55 FFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 FFL has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LC55 FFL 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 LC55 FFL find?
LC55 FFL failed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 13 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached not connected; brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear union joint by axle heavily corroded; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear silencer joint, and 15 more.

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