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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LL05 LHJMOT history

LL05 LHJ is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 14 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.

LL05 LHJ grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2025
Mileage
107,430 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 LHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 LHJ was last recorded at 107,430 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 1,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jan 2012: 76,241 miles, lower than 76,421 miles on 10 Jan 2012.

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
105,451 miles · 4 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,979 miles
Average per year
4,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,430 miles
  • 2023 – 105,451 miles
  • 2022 – 103,465 miles
  • 2021 – 100,998 miles
  • 2020 – 98,269 miles
  • 2019 – 95,736 miles
  • 2018 – 94,147 miles
  • 2017 – 92,835 miles
  • 2016 – 90,503 miles
  • 2015 – 89,489 miles
  • 2014 – 84,671 miles
  • 2012 – 76,241 miles
  • 2010 – 55,233 miles
  • 2009 – 35,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,430 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Drivers seat has movement indicating slight wear in the frame/mechanism

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front inner surface of disc is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear inner surface of disc is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,430 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,430 miles
    Test number
    182235913583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,451 miles (+1,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,451 miles
    Test number
    839504127256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side. (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail103,465 miles (+2,467)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,465 miles
    Test number
    990580806568
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on tread 3mm unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on tread 3mm unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  4. Pass100,998 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,998 miles
    Test number
    369606868277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail100,998 miles (+2,729)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,998 miles
    Test number
    226571515893
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass98,269 miles (+2,533)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,269 miles
    Test number
    202561656379
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass95,736 miles (+30)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,736 miles
    Test number
    726527505799
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat has movement indicating slight wear in the frame/mechanism
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner surface of disc is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner surface of disc is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside inner steering joint has slight waer
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Fail95,706 miles (+1,559)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,706 miles
    Test number
    175193072094
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Abandoned due to excessive blue smoke being produced during test indicating potential engine issue (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat has movement indicating slight wear in the frame/mechanism
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner surface of disc is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner surface of disc is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside inner steering joint has slight waer
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass94,147 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,147 miles
    Test number
    184128915548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,835 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,835 miles
    Test number
    632092346458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,503 miles
    Test number
    887545803497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Fail90,503 miles (+1,014)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,503 miles
    Test number
    614286758614
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass89,489 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,489 miles
    Test number
    847607435051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,671 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,671 miles
    Test number
    476631194018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre mirror missing
  15. Fail84,671 miles (+8,430)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,671 miles
    Test number
    137717484008
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre mirror missing
  16. Pass76,241 miles (-180)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,241 miles
    Test number
    527771412057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,421 miles (+21,188)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,421 miles
    Test number
    829820912030
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass55,233 miles (+115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,233 miles
    Test number
    722720190129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail55,118 miles (+19,559)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,118 miles
    Test number
    970849880195
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light on
  20. Pass35,559 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,559 miles
    Test number
    304730919011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cut on side walls not to cords

Questions about LL05 LHJ

Does LL05 LHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 LHJ expired on 3 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 LHJ?
The MOT on LL05 LHJ expired on 3 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 LHJ done?
LL05 LHJ was recorded at 107,430 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 4,748 miles a year.
Has LL05 LHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 LHJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LL05 LHJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL05 LHJ find?
LL05 LHJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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