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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

LR09 VMUMOT history

LR09 VMU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 8 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2024.

LR09 VMU silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2025
Mileage
90,431 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VMU was last recorded at 90,431 miles on 1 Jul 2024, 8,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,591 miles · 29 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
8,840 miles
Average per year
6,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,431 miles
  • 2023 – 81,591 miles
  • 2022 – 76,302 miles
  • 2021 – 71,663 miles
  • 2020 – 67,018 miles
  • 2019 – 61,886 miles
  • 2018 – 61,508 miles
  • 2017 – 58,250 miles
  • 2016 – 51,183 miles
  • 2015 – 43,607 miles
  • 2014 – 30,812 miles
  • 2013 – 18,942 miles
  • 2012 – 12,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,431 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Registration plate lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,431 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    90,431 miles
    Test number
    165420199069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,431 miles (+8,840)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,431 miles
    Test number
    639824574725
    • DangerousFront Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire shield insecure (6.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,591 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,591 miles
    Test number
    804183644103
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,591 miles (+5,289)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,591 miles
    Test number
    607171497525
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,302 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,302 miles
    Test number
    719848933569
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail76,301 miles (+4,638)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,301 miles
    Test number
    828622400853
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass71,663 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,663 miles
    Test number
    451387282592
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Body panel slightly loose number plate light holder (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail71,663 miles (+4,645)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,663 miles
    Test number
    389389344216
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Body panel slightly loose number plate light holder (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass67,018 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    67,018 miles
    Test number
    572158633828
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail67,018 miles (+6)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,018 miles
    Test number
    716950467375
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail67,012 miles (+5,126)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,012 miles
    Test number
    323632161964
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure heat shield insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass61,886 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,886 miles
    Test number
    532971799042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,508 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,508 miles
    Test number
    929838702747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,250 miles (+7,067)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,250 miles
    Test number
    489028138731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,183 miles (+7,576)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,183 miles
    Test number
    938949145688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,607 miles (+12,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,607 miles
    Test number
    529299488884
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads very low
    • AdvisorySlight play top steering column bush

  17. Pass30,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,812 miles
    Test number
    846598154246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,812 miles (+11,870)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,812 miles
    Test number
    369258854495
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass18,942 miles (+5,968)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,942 miles
    Test number
    977549153206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    12,974 miles
    Test number
    407451562224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail12,974 miles (+560)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,974 miles
    Test number
    165319852239
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  22. Pass12,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    12,414 miles
    Test number
    625893752076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 VMU

Does LR09 VMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 VMU expired on 30 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VMU?
The MOT on LR09 VMU expired on 30 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 VMU done?
LR09 VMU was recorded at 90,431 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2024, an average of 6,314 miles a year.
Has LR09 VMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VMU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 VMU 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 VMU find?
LR09 VMU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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