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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR05 NMUMOT history

LR05 NMU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LR05 NMU silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,561 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 NMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 NMU was last recorded at 114,561 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,494 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
5,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,561 miles
  • 2024 – 110,625 miles
  • 2023 – 105,977 miles
  • 2022 – 101,552 miles
  • 2021 – 96,518 miles
  • 2020 – 84,887 miles
  • 2019 – 79,086 miles
  • 2018 – 73,447 miles
  • 2017 – 69,846 miles
  • 2016 – 65,441 miles
  • 2015 – 60,994 miles
  • 2014 – 55,774 miles
  • 2013 – 49,727 miles
  • 2012 – 42,814 miles
  • 2011 – 36,446 miles
  • 2010 – 30,831 miles
  • 2009 – 25,766 miles
  • 2008 – 18,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,561 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi- Joint.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,561 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,561 miles
    Test number
    180068936630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,494 miles (+3,869)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,494 miles
    Test number
    274982819097
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reserve light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass110,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,625 miles
    Test number
    188170439146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,625 miles (+4,648)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,625 miles
    Test number
    827739332617
    • Repaired at testOffside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

  5. Pass105,977 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,977 miles
    Test number
    420282726533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail105,887 miles (+4,335)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,887 miles
    Test number
    600000383842
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,552 miles
    Test number
    844486134693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail101,516 miles (+4,998)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,516 miles
    Test number
    866599339596
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass96,518 miles (+30)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,518 miles
    Test number
    867765627992
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi- Joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail96,488 miles (+11,601)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,488 miles
    Test number
    711821629531
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi- Joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass84,887 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,887 miles
    Test number
    384018030605
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  12. Fail84,874 miles (+5,788)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,874 miles
    Test number
    551455602036
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  13. Pass79,086 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,086 miles
    Test number
    741127118444
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail79,086 miles (+5,639)2 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,086 miles
    Test number
    418509601042
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass73,447 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,447 miles
    Test number
    710447990634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,846 miles (+4,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,846 miles
    Test number
    402989054504
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail inside

  17. Pass65,441 miles (+4,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,441 miles
    Test number
    276293303825
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass60,994 miles (+5,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,994 miles
    Test number
    445938205198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass55,774 miles (+6,047)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,774 miles
    Test number
    519372704143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,727 miles (+6,913)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,727 miles
    Test number
    676863303178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,814 miles (+6,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,814 miles
    Test number
    177702912198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass36,446 miles (+5,615)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,446 miles
    Test number
    657180211126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  23. Pass30,831 miles (+5,065)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,831 miles
    Test number
    581969000110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,766 miles (+6,988)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,766 miles
    Test number
    570871019145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,778 miles
    Test number
    354662918187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 NMU

Does LR05 NMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 NMU is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 NMU?
The MOT on LR05 NMU is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 NMU done?
LR05 NMU was recorded at 114,561 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,424 miles a year.
Has LR05 NMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 NMU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 NMU 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 NMU find?
LR05 NMU passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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