
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass107,430 miles (+1,979)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 107,430 miles
- Test number
- 182235913583
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass94,147 miles (+1,312)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 94,147 miles
- Test number
- 184128915548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,835 miles (+2,332)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 92,835 miles
- Test number
- 632092346458
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass89,489 miles (+4,818)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 89,489 miles
- Test number
- 847607435051
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass76,241 miles (-180)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 76,241 miles
- Test number
- 527771412057
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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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