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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LL53 BWVMOT history

LL53 BWV is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 23 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 115,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

LL53 BWV black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
115,578 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 BWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 BWV was last recorded at 115,578 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 3,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2014: 56,993 miles, lower than 58,471 miles on 4 Jun 2013.

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
111,629 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,949 miles
Average per year
5,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,578 miles
  • 2025 – 111,629 miles
  • 2024 – 105,295 miles
  • 2023 – 100,125 miles
  • 2022 – 94,747 miles
  • 2021 – 91,738 miles
  • 2020 – 88,333 miles
  • 2019 – 84,277 miles
  • 2018 – 77,439 miles
  • 2017 – 70,593 miles
  • 2016 – 65,352 miles
  • 2015 – 60,089 miles
  • 2014 – 56,993 miles
  • 2013 – 58,471 miles
  • 2012 – 36,204 miles
  • 2011 – 20,672 miles
  • 2010 – 3,966 miles
  • 2009 – 3,625 miles
  • 2008 – 3,450 miles
  • 2007 – 2,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,578 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,578 miles (+3,949)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    115,578 miles
    Test number
    340517242806
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  2. Pass111,629 miles2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    111,629 miles
    Test number
    272963287369
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  3. Fail111,629 miles (+6,334)1 repaired2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,629 miles
    Test number
    819977445781
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  4. Pass105,295 miles (+5,170)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,295 miles
    Test number
    533708791131
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,125 miles (+5,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,125 miles
    Test number
    974244185943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass94,747 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,747 miles
    Test number
    236634315308
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail94,747 miles (+3,009)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,747 miles
    Test number
    557647803250
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass91,738 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    91,738 miles
    Test number
    340270041940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail91,738 miles (+3,405)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,738 miles
    Test number
    750922728374
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,333 miles (+4,056)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    854311579698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass84,277 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,277 miles
    Test number
    819733563258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail84,277 miles (+6,838)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,277 miles
    Test number
    801210952228
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass77,439 miles (+6,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,439 miles
    Test number
    543251761206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  14. Pass70,593 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,593 miles
    Test number
    384492228406
    • AdvisoryRear silencer poor condition
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  15. Fail70,573 miles (+5,221)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,573 miles
    Test number
    567351210820
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer poor condition
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  16. Pass65,352 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,352 miles
    Test number
    748561052703
    • Advisory23% rear brake imbalance
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front indicators discoloured
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted

  17. Fail65,352 miles (+5,263)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,352 miles
    Test number
    161084169468
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Advisory23% rear brake imbalance
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front indicators discoloured
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted

  18. Pass60,089 miles (+3,096)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,089 miles
    Test number
    325910975159
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass56,993 miles (-1,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,993 miles
    Test number
    667034174183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass58,471 miles (+22,267)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,471 miles
    Test number
    417815453134
    • NoteO/s/r wheel trim missing

  21. Pass36,204 miles (+15,532)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,204 miles
    Test number
    245597862158
    • NoteN/s/r tyre age cracking
    • NoteRear exhaust poor condition

  22. Pass20,672 miles (+16,706)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,672 miles
    Test number
    956218361180
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass3,966 miles (+341)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    3,966 miles
    Test number
    280708760138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

  24. Pass3,625 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    3,625 miles
    Test number
    142901389290
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  25. Fail3,625 miles (+175)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,625 miles
    Test number
    534260889261
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  26. Pass3,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    3,450 miles
    Test number
    632568518327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail3,450 miles (+465)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,450 miles
    Test number
    951518818345
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass2,985 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    2,985 miles
    Test number
    722980247353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass2,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    2,665 miles
    Test number
    763040217080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 BWV

Does LL53 BWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 BWV is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 BWV?
The MOT on LL53 BWV is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 BWV done?
LL53 BWV was recorded at 115,578 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 5,822 miles a year.
Has LL53 BWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 BWV has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 BWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL53 BWV find?
LL53 BWV passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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