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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR55 OTAMOT history

LR55 OTA is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

LR55 OTA black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
140,207 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 OTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 OTA was last recorded at 140,207 miles on 2 May 2025, 6,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,680 miles · 6 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,527 miles
Average per year
7,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,207 miles
  • 2024 – 133,680 miles
  • 2023 – 115,667 miles
  • 2022 – 103,145 miles
  • 2021 – 98,783 miles
  • 2020 – 88,864 miles
  • 2019 – 79,955 miles
  • 2018 – 74,825 miles
  • 2017 – 69,550 miles
  • 2016 – 62,524 miles
  • 2015 – 55,247 miles
  • 2014 – 49,987 miles
  • 2013 – 45,187 miles
  • 2012 – 40,300 miles
  • 2011 – 33,804 miles
  • 2010 – 28,543 miles
  • 2009 – 22,997 miles
  • 2008 – 18,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,207 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside front Constant Velocity Gaiter clip missing but still prevents ingress of dirt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,207 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,207 miles
    Test number
    304039407549
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail140,207 miles (+6,527)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,207 miles
    Test number
    100943375637
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass133,680 miles (+18,013)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    133,680 miles
    Test number
    251891051376
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass115,667 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,667 miles
    Test number
    891242202206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,663 miles (+12,518)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,663 miles
    Test number
    541851417701
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  6. Pass103,145 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,145 miles
    Test number
    503000510165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,783 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,783 miles
    Test number
    854315454115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front Constant Velocity Gaiter clip missing but still prevents ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail98,776 miles (+9,912)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,776 miles
    Test number
    163410970337
    • MajorEmissions not tested Exhaust tailbox missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front Constant Velocity Gaiter clip missing but still prevents ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass88,864 miles (+8,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,864 miles
    Test number
    293845242546
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass79,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,955 miles
    Test number
    992838939246
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail79,955 miles (+5,130)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,955 miles
    Test number
    960751796594
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass74,825 miles (+5,275)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,825 miles
    Test number
    878010812621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,550 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,550 miles
    Test number
    422360254840
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail69,550 miles (+7,026)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,550 miles
    Test number
    778305865900
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass62,524 miles (+7,277)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,524 miles
    Test number
    269705797963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,247 miles (+5,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,247 miles
    Test number
    439216003310
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass49,987 miles (+4,800)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,987 miles
    Test number
    699828124322
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass45,187 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,187 miles
    Test number
    547147323356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,300 miles (+6,496)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,300 miles
    Test number
    269519822387
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi detoriated
  20. Pass33,804 miles (+5,261)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,804 miles
    Test number
    626220931379
    • NotePrivacy glass fitted to both front windows
  21. Pass28,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,543 miles
    Test number
    440831030351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,543 miles (+5,546)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,543 miles
    Test number
    830821630355
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
  23. Pass22,997 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,997 miles
    Test number
    842335519316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,924 miles
    Test number
    853669608317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 OTA

Does LR55 OTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 OTA expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 OTA?
The MOT on LR55 OTA expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 OTA done?
LR55 OTA was recorded at 140,207 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 7,355 miles a year.
Has LR55 OTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 OTA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 OTA 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 OTA find?
LR55 OTA passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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