Vauxhall Astra
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LS03 FDEMOT history
LS03 FDE is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 9 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,188 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 78,188 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,635 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS03 FDE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 9 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS03 FDE was last recorded at 78,188 miles on 5 Sept 2022, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 78,162 miles · 30 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 26 miles
- Average per year
- 3,635 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 78,188 miles
- 2021 – 73,392 miles
- 2020 – 70,607 miles
- 2019 – 65,760 miles
- 2018 – 62,297 miles
- 2017 – 58,946 miles
- 2016 – 55,568 miles
- 2015 – 52,806 miles
- 2014 – 50,083 miles
- 2013 – 46,932 miles
- 2012 – 43,820 miles
- 2011 – 40,726 miles
- 2010 – 37,187 miles
- 2009 – 33,016 miles
- 2008 – 29,310 miles
- 2007 – 24,167 miles
- 2006 – 18,653 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,188 miles
- AdvisoryEngine management light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySteering, suspension and brake components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Rear exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,188 miles (+26)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 78,188 miles
- Test number
- 656704035486
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisorySteering, suspension and brake components corroded
Fail78,162 miles (+4,770)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,162 miles
- Test number
- 215676019191
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRocker cover breather pipe split
- AdvisorySteering, suspension and brake components corroded
Pass73,392 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 73,392 miles
- Test number
- 404630151893
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering and suspension components corroded
Fail73,392 miles (+2,785)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,392 miles
- Test number
- 453938995267
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Pass70,607 miles (+4,847)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 70,607 miles
- Test number
- 169107743268
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass65,760 miles (+3,463)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 65,760 miles
- Test number
- 866548698132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,297 miles (+3,351)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 62,297 miles
- Test number
- 975779367927
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass58,946 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 58,946 miles
- Test number
- 674322176282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail58,946 miles (+3,378)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,946 miles
- Test number
- 653614978694
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass55,568 miles (+2,762)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 55,568 miles
- Test number
- 120877357732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,806 miles (+2,723)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2016
- Odometer
- 52,806 miles
- Test number
- 987636605105
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOffside rear brake pipe slight rust forming on pipe
- NoteRear exhaust box rusty but not leaking
- NoteUnable to check brakes due to wheel covers
Pass50,083 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 50,083 miles
- Test number
- 298709724161
- NoteNearside & offside rear tyres have cuts
- NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition
- NoteUnable to fully test nearside & offside outer sills due to trim fitted
Fail50,083 miles (+3,151)2 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,083 miles
- Test number
- 375929924134
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteNearside & offside rear tyres have cuts
- NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition
- NoteUnable to fully test nearside & offside outer sills due to trim fitted
Pass46,932 miles (+3,112)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 46,932 miles
- Test number
- 246215313470
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOversills fitted
Pass43,820 miles (+3,094)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 43,820 miles
- Test number
- 405837012136
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteOversills fitted
Pass40,726 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 40,726 miles
- Test number
- 277587811150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NotePlastic Sills fitted
Fail40,726 miles (+3,539)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,726 miles
- Test number
- 617207011120
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NotePlastic Sills fitted
Pass37,187 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2011
- Odometer
- 37,187 miles
- Test number
- 332337910186
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Fail37,187 miles (+4,171)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,187 miles
- Test number
- 510577810136
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Pass33,016 miles (+3,706)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2010
- Odometer
- 33,016 miles
- Test number
- 161013619187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,310 miles (+5,143)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2009
- Odometer
- 29,310 miles
- Test number
- 593755518136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,167 miles (+5,514)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2008
- Odometer
- 24,167 miles
- Test number
- 152173717143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,653 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2007
- Odometer
- 18,653 miles
- Test number
- 494080016167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS03 FDE
- Does LS03 FDE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS03 FDE expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS03 FDE?
- The MOT on LS03 FDE expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS03 FDE done?
- LS03 FDE was recorded at 78,188 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2022, an average of 3,635 miles a year.
- Has LS03 FDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS03 FDE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS03 FDE 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 LS03 FDE find?
- LS03 FDE passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: engine management light on; steering, suspension and brake components corroded.
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