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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,198 cc

LL03 HCGMOT history

LL03 HCG is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 26 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

LL03 HCG black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2022
Mileage
83,534 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 HCG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL03 HCG was last recorded at 83,534 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 16,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2021: 67,471 miles, lower than 67,475 miles on 28 Sept 2021.

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
67,471 miles · 9 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
16,063 miles
Average per year
3,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 83,534 miles
  • 2021 – 67,471 miles
  • 2018 – 67,334 miles
  • 2017 – 65,980 miles
  • 2016 – 65,650 miles
  • 2015 – 63,199 miles
  • 2014 – 59,450 miles
  • 2013 – 57,144 miles
  • 2012 – 54,086 miles
  • 2011 – 50,544 miles
  • 2010 – 47,761 miles
  • 2009 – 39,649 miles
  • 2008 – 32,904 miles
  • 2007 – 26,667 miles
  • 2006 – 24,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,534 miles
  • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryEml light on
  • AdvisoryVehicle suspension lowered

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,534 miles (+16,063)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,534 miles
    Test number
    375047161488
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryVehicle suspension lowered

  2. Pass67,471 miles (-4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,471 miles
    Test number
    803108709048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail67,475 miles (+141)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,475 miles
    Test number
    257971793321
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass67,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,334 miles
    Test number
    137039524712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail67,334 miles (+1,354)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,334 miles
    Test number
    570707651017
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass65,980 miles (+330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,980 miles
    Test number
    978904564738
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass65,650 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,650 miles
    Test number
    410858262435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,199 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,199 miles
    Test number
    536230905153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,450 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,450 miles
    Test number
    985994294098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,144 miles
    Test number
    266539193095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,144 miles (+3,058)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,144 miles
    Test number
    109369493060
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass54,086 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,086 miles
    Test number
    729296592047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,544 miles (+2,783)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,544 miles
    Test number
    885195391061
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner side wall has cut but not exposing cords

  14. Pass47,761 miles (+8,112)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,761 miles
    Test number
    821882400197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,649 miles (+6,745)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,649 miles
    Test number
    192128399457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,904 miles (+6,237)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,904 miles
    Test number
    582355308124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,667 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,667 miles
    Test number
    604996107103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,701 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,701 miles
    Test number
    310784416419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,546 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,546 miles
    Test number
    641162076106
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteExhaust noted rusty
    • NoteFront & rear brake disc noted worn

Questions about LL03 HCG

Does LL03 HCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 HCG expired on 8 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 HCG?
The MOT on LL03 HCG expired on 8 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 HCG done?
LL03 HCG was recorded at 83,534 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 3,678 miles a year.
Has LL03 HCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 HCG has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LL03 HCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL03 HCG find?
LL03 HCG failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 9 more.

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