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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,364 cc

LR59 VEPMOT history

LR59 VEP is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 24 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

LR59 VEP silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2026
Mileage
137,615 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 VEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 VEP was last recorded at 137,615 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,608 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,615 miles
  • 2024 – 125,475 miles
  • 2023 – 116,665 miles
  • 2022 – 112,435 miles
  • 2020 – 98,920 miles
  • 2019 – 96,900 miles
  • 2018 – 92,365 miles
  • 2017 – 86,565 miles
  • 2016 – 81,339 miles
  • 2015 – 75,179 miles
  • 2014 – 69,486 miles
  • 2013 – 63,859 miles
  • 2012 – 58,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,615 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,615 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,615 miles
    Test number
    313183097753
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,608 miles (+12,133)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,608 miles
    Test number
    599617459436
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,475 miles
    Test number
    137187179675
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail125,475 miles (+8,810)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,475 miles
    Test number
    258336541144
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass116,665 miles (+4,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,665 miles
    Test number
    494723774733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass112,435 miles (+13,515)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,435 miles
    Test number
    715822162235
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi worn

  7. Pass98,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,920 miles
    Test number
    515743094798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,914 miles (+2,014)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,914 miles
    Test number
    984847991409
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass96,900 miles (+4,535)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,900 miles
    Test number
    276361651715
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside upper and lower both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 mm prox (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread cracking up in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass92,365 miles (+5,800)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,365 miles
    Test number
    248017549538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,565 miles
    Test number
    483737644552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,565 miles (+5,226)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,565 miles
    Test number
    397563545667
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass81,339 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,339 miles
    Test number
    633142227695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,179 miles
    Test number
    291175115800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,179 miles (+5,693)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,179 miles
    Test number
    651272032505
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to n/s rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

  16. Pass69,486 miles (+5,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,486 miles
    Test number
    547257064293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,859 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,859 miles
    Test number
    219734473204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,890 miles
    Test number
    766841862215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 VEP

Does LR59 VEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 VEP expired on 20 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 VEP?
The MOT on LR59 VEP expired on 20 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 VEP done?
LR59 VEP was recorded at 137,615 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 6,377 miles a year.
Has LR59 VEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 VEP has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 VEP 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 LR59 VEP find?
LR59 VEP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.

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