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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR05 BTUMOT history

LR05 BTU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 171,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

LR05 BTU silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2024
Mileage
171,736 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 BTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 BTU was last recorded at 171,736 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 5,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,037 miles · 2 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,699 miles
Average per year
7,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 171,736 miles
  • 2022 – 166,037 miles
  • 2021 – 161,624 miles
  • 2020 – 156,865 miles
  • 2019 – 146,408 miles
  • 2018 – 137,691 miles
  • 2017 – 132,155 miles
  • 2016 – 123,946 miles
  • 2015 – 110,008 miles
  • 2014 – 99,839 miles
  • 2013 – 88,840 miles
  • 2011 – 82,661 miles
  • 2010 – 79,985 miles
  • 2009 – 72,638 miles
  • 2008 – 61,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,736 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    171,736 miles
    Test number
    969051966023
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail171,736 miles (+5,699)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,736 miles
    Test number
    952585378723
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass166,037 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    166,037 miles
    Test number
    747765664257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,624 miles (+4,759)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    161,624 miles
    Test number
    247829004853
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass156,865 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    156,865 miles
    Test number
    468490581689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail156,807 miles (+10,399)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,807 miles
    Test number
    176603032088
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,408 miles (+8,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    146,408 miles
    Test number
    493967830911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass137,691 miles (+5,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,691 miles
    Test number
    349887812703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass132,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    132,155 miles
    Test number
    532160792333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,155 miles (+8,209)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,155 miles
    Test number
    566391578365
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass123,946 miles (+13,938)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,946 miles
    Test number
    938009778700
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass110,008 miles (+10,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    110,008 miles
    Test number
    736506915051
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass99,839 miles (+10,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,839 miles
    Test number
    256795714002
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass88,840 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,840 miles
    Test number
    928032423050
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty
    • NoteSteering arms have slight play

  15. Fail88,840 miles (+6,179)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,840 miles
    Test number
    735325613074
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty
    • NoteSteering arms have slight play

  16. Pass82,661 miles (+2,676)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,661 miles
    Test number
    128573241191
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  17. Pass79,985 miles (+24)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,985 miles
    Test number
    154654950144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking at treaded areas

  18. Fail79,961 miles (+7,323)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,961 miles
    Test number
    492846540150
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking at treaded areas

  19. Pass72,638 miles (+11,063)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,638 miles
    Test number
    284813439408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,575 miles
    Test number
    843766788063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 BTU

Does LR05 BTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 BTU expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 BTU?
The MOT on LR05 BTU expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 BTU done?
LR05 BTU was recorded at 171,736 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 7,332 miles a year.
Has LR05 BTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 BTU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 BTU 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 LR05 BTU find?
LR05 BTU passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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