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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

LR09 UXJMOT history

LR09 UXJ is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 137,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

LR09 UXJ silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2026
Mileage
137,390 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 UXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR09 UXJ was last recorded at 137,390 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 3,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,635 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,755 miles
Average per year
7,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,390 miles
  • 2025 – 133,635 miles
  • 2024 – 130,960 miles
  • 2023 – 126,558 miles
  • 2022 – 119,456 miles
  • 2021 – 111,640 miles
  • 2020 – 103,808 miles
  • 2019 – 97,157 miles
  • 2018 – 90,427 miles
  • 2017 – 83,320 miles
  • 2016 – 75,971 miles
  • 2015 – 66,319 miles
  • 2014 – 58,768 miles
  • 2013 – 48,812 miles
  • 2012 – 34,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,390 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust flexi damaged
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect STRONGLY ADVICE REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect STRONGLY ADVICE REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,390 miles (+3,755)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,390 miles
    Test number
    437119775170
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust flexi damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect STRONGLY ADVICE REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect STRONGLY ADVICE REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass133,635 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    133,635 miles
    Test number
    521817728568
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail133,635 miles (+2,675)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,635 miles
    Test number
    907858401251
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass130,960 miles (+4,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    130,960 miles
    Test number
    152834869411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass126,558 miles (+7,102)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,558 miles
    Test number
    150692094354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,456 miles
    Test number
    833819508948
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. Fail119,456 miles (+7,816)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,456 miles
    Test number
    625502398738
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass111,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,640 miles
    Test number
    893454188789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail111,640 miles (+7,832)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,640 miles
    Test number
    698849079037
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water in headlight (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass103,808 miles (+6,651)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,808 miles
    Test number
    495785596990
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  11. Pass97,157 miles (+6,730)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,157 miles
    Test number
    368443954983
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass90,427 miles (+7,107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,427 miles
    Test number
    524107781078
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Pass83,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,320 miles
    Test number
    829080460539
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
  14. Fail83,320 miles (+7,349)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,320 miles
    Test number
    162809296715
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
  15. Pass75,971 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,971 miles
    Test number
    314595617616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall
  16. Fail75,971 miles (+9,652)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,971 miles
    Test number
    904812791575
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall
  17. Pass66,319 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,319 miles
    Test number
    199136095117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,043 miles (+6,275)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,043 miles
    Test number
    799750185018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,768 miles (+9,956)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,768 miles
    Test number
    549674674039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,812 miles (+14,722)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,812 miles
    Test number
    378948063046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,090 miles
    Test number
    449713362005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 UXJ

Does LR09 UXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 UXJ expired on 12 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 UXJ?
The MOT on LR09 UXJ expired on 12 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 UXJ done?
LR09 UXJ was recorded at 137,390 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 7,206 miles a year.
Has LR09 UXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 UXJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 UXJ 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 LR09 UXJ find?
LR09 UXJ failed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 8 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front upper subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn; nearside rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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