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Vauxhall Astra

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,686 cc

LS51 GJVMOT history

LS51 GJV is a white diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 26 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LS51 GJV white Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
177,265 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 GJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS51 GJV was last recorded at 177,265 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 4,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,329 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,936 miles
Average per year
6,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,265 miles
  • 2024 – 172,329 miles
  • 2023 – 167,578 miles
  • 2022 – 160,464 miles
  • 2021 – 152,720 miles
  • 2020 – 149,795 miles
  • 2018 – 139,526 miles
  • 2017 – 134,106 miles
  • 2016 – 126,918 miles
  • 2015 – 119,901 miles
  • 2014 – 114,773 miles
  • 2013 – 109,683 miles
  • 2012 – 103,720 miles
  • 2011 – 97,599 miles
  • 2010 – 90,549 miles
  • 2009 – 82,854 miles
  • 2008 – 74,046 miles
  • 2006 – 65,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail177,265 miles
  • MajorBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCill covers

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail177,265 miles (+4,936)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,265 miles
    Test number
    235270227923
    • MajorBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCill covers

  2. Pass172,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    172,329 miles
    Test number
    879977152445
    • 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))

  3. Fail172,329 miles (+4,751)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,329 miles
    Test number
    881307356212
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  4. Pass167,578 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    167,578 miles
    Test number
    125268130529
    • 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))

  5. Fail167,572 miles (+27)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,572 miles
    Test number
    670391858050
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Fail167,545 miles (+7,081)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,545 miles
    Test number
    548280835201
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass160,464 miles (+7,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,464 miles
    Test number
    371975365602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,720 miles (+2,925)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,720 miles
    Test number
    344051436945
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres feathering on shoulders
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass149,795 miles (+10,269)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,795 miles
    Test number
    767076797134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,526 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    139,526 miles
    Test number
    448976926489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail139,526 miles (+5,420)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,526 miles
    Test number
    849954353497
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass134,106 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    134,106 miles
    Test number
    961923436519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail134,054 miles (+7,136)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,054 miles
    Test number
    159481346719
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass126,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,918 miles
    Test number
    136791207981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail126,918 miles (+7,017)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,918 miles
    Test number
    247472353049
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass119,901 miles (+5,128)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    119,901 miles
    Test number
    158001365429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,773 miles (+5,090)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,773 miles
    Test number
    948593964061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,683 miles (+5,963)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,683 miles
    Test number
    149534763420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,720 miles (+6,121)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    103,720 miles
    Test number
    507452952065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,599 miles (+7,050)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    97,599 miles
    Test number
    925162941078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,549 miles (+7,695)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    90,549 miles
    Test number
    770648640019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,854 miles (+8,808)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,854 miles
    Test number
    472152949067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,046 miles (+8,781)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    74,046 miles
    Test number
    681410718008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,265 miles (+7,593)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    65,265 miles
    Test number
    441368746429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,672 miles
    Test number
    490562556048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 GJV

Does LS51 GJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 GJV expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 GJV?
The MOT on LS51 GJV expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 GJV done?
LS51 GJV was recorded at 177,265 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,045 miles a year.
Has LS51 GJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 GJV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 GJV 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 LS51 GJV find?
LS51 GJV failed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading); nearside front service brake excessively binding; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 6 more.

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