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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR55 AKVMOT history

LR55 AKV is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 25 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LR55 AKV black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,426 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 AKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 AKV was last recorded at 139,426 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 9,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,059 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,367 miles
Average per year
5,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,426 miles
  • 2025 – 130,059 miles
  • 2024 – 119,821 miles
  • 2023 – 110,062 miles
  • 2022 – 99,498 miles
  • 2021 – 92,446 miles
  • 2019 – 91,102 miles
  • 2018 – 88,233 miles
  • 2017 – 85,759 miles
  • 2016 – 81,128 miles
  • 2015 – 76,651 miles
  • 2014 – 72,484 miles
  • 2013 – 67,929 miles
  • 2012 – 62,796 miles
  • 2011 – 52,647 miles
  • 2010 – 49,269 miles
  • 2009 – 45,455 miles
  • 2008 – 41,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,426 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,426 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,426 miles
    Test number
    515803649795
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,426 miles (+9,367)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,426 miles
    Test number
    839956926078
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,059 miles (+10,238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,059 miles
    Test number
    616458304917
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass119,821 miles (+9,759)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,821 miles
    Test number
    580867726209
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,062 miles (+10,564)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,062 miles
    Test number
    566278369305
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges/low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass99,498 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,498 miles
    Test number
    848473955649
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail99,495 miles (+7,049)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,495 miles
    Test number
    797437385616
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,446 miles (+1,344)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,446 miles
    Test number
    531344164665
    • 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass91,102 miles (+2,869)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,102 miles
    Test number
    159397354754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  10. Pass88,233 miles (+2,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,233 miles
    Test number
    928974172070
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass85,759 miles (+4,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,759 miles
    Test number
    469852383877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is bald on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass81,128 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,128 miles
    Test number
    631545776703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,651 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,651 miles
    Test number
    200278783214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,484 miles (+4,555)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,484 miles
    Test number
    398617244338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass67,929 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    416531253486
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail67,908 miles (+5,112)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,908 miles
    Test number
    258818443366
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass62,796 miles (+10,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,796 miles
    Test number
    117173452346
    • 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)

  18. Pass52,647 miles (+3,378)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,647 miles
    Test number
    498710151338
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  19. Pass49,269 miles (+3,814)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,269 miles
    Test number
    870673460313
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass45,455 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,455 miles
    Test number
    131432859378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,429 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,429 miles
    Test number
    270148558369
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LR55 AKV

Does LR55 AKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 AKV is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 AKV?
The MOT on LR55 AKV is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 AKV done?
LR55 AKV was recorded at 139,426 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 5,574 miles a year.
Has LR55 AKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 AKV has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 AKV 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 LR55 AKV find?
LR55 AKV passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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