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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LP04 FABMOT history

LP04 FAB is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2024.

LP04 FAB red Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2025
Mileage
117,833 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP04 FAB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP04 FAB was last recorded at 117,833 miles on 29 Apr 2024, 8,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,723 miles · 15 May 2023
Between the last two tests
8,110 miles
Average per year
4,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,833 miles
  • 2023 – 109,723 miles
  • 2022 – 106,494 miles
  • 2021 – 103,336 miles
  • 2020 – 103,280 miles
  • 2018 – 103,155 miles
  • 2017 – 96,944 miles
  • 2016 – 95,070 miles
  • 2015 – 93,380 miles
  • 2014 – 90,472 miles
  • 2013 – 85,347 miles
  • 2012 – 78,797 miles
  • 2011 – 72,684 miles
  • 2010 – 65,936 miles
  • 2009 – 58,301 miles
  • 2008 – 51,377 miles
  • 2007 – 43,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,833 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective All rubber mounts are in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,833 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,833 miles
    Test number
    209425694313
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective All rubber mounts are in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail117,830 miles (+8,107)6 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,830 miles
    Test number
    201226094640
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Retaining spring is missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both judder across screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective All rubber mounts are in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass109,723 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,723 miles
    Test number
    700335857598
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective All rubber mounts deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Several rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake caliper retaining device missing caliper still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail109,723 miles (+3,229)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,723 miles
    Test number
    451949018579
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective All rubber mounts deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Several rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake caliper retaining device missing caliper still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass106,494 miles (+3,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,494 miles
    Test number
    381795377466
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass103,336 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    103,336 miles
    Test number
    649209284947
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass103,280 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,280 miles
    Test number
    356263070701
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail103,280 miles (+125)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,280 miles
    Test number
    653885406142
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass103,155 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,155 miles
    Test number
    688988335639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail103,154 miles (+6,210)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,154 miles
    Test number
    477211433396
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass96,944 miles (+1,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,944 miles
    Test number
    614824934005
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass95,070 miles (+1,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,070 miles
    Test number
    950313153127
    • AdvisoryAir con condenser broken at bottom.
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers split.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Nail in tyre

  13. Pass93,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,380 miles
    Test number
    167517885125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,380 miles (+2,908)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,380 miles
    Test number
    515587785162
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass90,472 miles (+5,125)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,472 miles
    Test number
    956181694177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,347 miles (+6,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,347 miles
    Test number
    127805883127
    • NoteVarious oil seeps

  17. Pass78,797 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,797 miles
    Test number
    845226982176
    • NoteFront brake disks have slight wear
    • NoteRear exhaust system starting to deteriorate

  18. Fail78,797 miles (+6,113)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,797 miles
    Test number
    849406982123
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake disks have slight wear
    • NoteRear exhaust system starting to deteriorate

  19. Pass72,684 miles (+6,748)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,684 miles
    Test number
    948455381188
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake disks have slight wear
    • NoteVarious oil seeps

  20. Pass65,936 miles (+7,635)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,936 miles
    Test number
    854327560183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,301 miles (+6,924)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,301 miles
    Test number
    364241189149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    51,377 miles
    Test number
    114413788148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,377 miles (+8,363)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,377 miles
    Test number
    281592988163
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass43,014 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,014 miles
    Test number
    273681307168
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Fail43,014 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,014 miles
    Test number
    321720407134
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LP04 FAB

Does LP04 FAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP04 FAB expired on 26 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP04 FAB?
The MOT on LP04 FAB expired on 26 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP04 FAB done?
LP04 FAB was recorded at 117,833 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2024, an average of 4,387 miles a year.
Has LP04 FAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP04 FAB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LP04 FAB 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 LP04 FAB find?
LP04 FAB passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts are in poor condition; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 5 more.

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