
Vauxhall Astra
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
LS53 UPTMOT history
LS53 UPT is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 29 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,701 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 104,701 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,639 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 UPT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 UPT was last recorded at 104,701 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 4,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 100,444 miles · 12 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,257 miles
- Average per year
- 5,639 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 104,701 miles
- 2021 – 100,444 miles
- 2020 – 97,550 miles
- 2019 – 92,785 miles
- 2018 – 88,147 miles
- 2017 – 82,807 miles
- 2016 – 77,392 miles
- 2015 – 72,315 miles
- 2014 – 67,445 miles
- 2013 – 62,658 miles
- 2012 – 56,929 miles
- 2011 – 48,035 miles
- 2010 – 40,567 miles
- 2009 – 34,933 miles
- 2008 – 28,401 miles
- 2007 – 21,690 miles
- 2006 – 15,917 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,701 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 104,701 miles
- Test number
- 404428567901
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail104,701 miles (+4,257)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,701 miles
- Test number
- 302895666920
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass100,444 miles (+2,894)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 100,444 miles
- Test number
- 922975491741
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass97,550 miles (+4,765)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 97,550 miles
- Test number
- 460635080521
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak attention advised
Pass92,785 miles (+4,638)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 92,785 miles
- Test number
- 408981946944
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,147 miles (+5,340)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 88,147 miles
- Test number
- 726688822951
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,807 miles (+5,415)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 82,807 miles
- Test number
- 497497136602
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront headlights misty
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBack box corroded
Pass77,392 miles (+5,077)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 77,392 miles
- Test number
- 868668166254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 72,315 miles
- Test number
- 359371415192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,315 miles (+4,870)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,315 miles
- Test number
- 228072345773
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass67,445 miles (+4,787)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 67,445 miles
- Test number
- 425468754218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,658 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,658 miles
- Test number
- 168399263225
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Note1 x exhaust rubber missing
- NoteNsr shock absorber has a slight misting of oil around it
Pass62,658 miles (+5,729)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 62,658 miles
- Test number
- 487029363200
- Note1 x exhaust rubber missing
- NoteNsr shock absorber has a slight misting of oil around it
Pass56,929 miles (+8,894)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 56,929 miles
- Test number
- 626578052267
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly flat
- NoteNearside rear tyre perished
Pass48,035 miles (+7,468)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 48,035 miles
- Test number
- 287188051288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,567 miles (+5,634)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 40,567 miles
- Test number
- 493260560236
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteLight corrosion to front brake discs
- NoteLight weaping of fluid around offside steering rack gaitor
Pass34,933 miles (+6,532)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 34,933 miles
- Test number
- 454444429318
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass28,401 miles (+6,711)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 28,401 miles
- Test number
- 842539718375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,690 miles (+5,773)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 21,690 miles
- Test number
- 413877427342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 15,917 miles
- Test number
- 251657916394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS53 UPT
- Does LS53 UPT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 UPT expired on 11 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 UPT?
- The MOT on LS53 UPT expired on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 UPT done?
- LS53 UPT was recorded at 104,701 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 5,639 miles a year.
- Has LS53 UPT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 UPT has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS53 UPT 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 LS53 UPT find?
- LS53 UPT passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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