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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS55 AMUMOT history

LS55 AMU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 113,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

LS55 AMU silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2025
Mileage
113,897 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 AMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 AMU was last recorded at 113,897 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 6,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,703 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,194 miles
Average per year
6,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,897 miles
  • 2023 – 107,703 miles
  • 2022 – 101,994 miles
  • 2021 – 96,487 miles
  • 2020 – 89,397 miles
  • 2019 – 83,335 miles
  • 2018 – 77,565 miles
  • 2016 – 65,870 miles
  • 2015 – 57,310 miles
  • 2014 – 50,148 miles
  • 2013 – 42,559 miles
  • 2012 – 35,753 miles
  • 2011 – 28,725 miles
  • 2010 – 21,028 miles
  • 2008 – 13,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,897 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/S /R OUTER ARCH DAMAGED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear exhaust box outer shield corrored

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,897 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,897 miles
    Test number
    378092552144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail113,897 miles (+6,194)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,897 miles
    Test number
    145040842233
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,703 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,703 miles
    Test number
    635202533841
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail107,703 miles (+5,709)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,703 miles
    Test number
    723290756935
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass101,994 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,994 miles
    Test number
    201889476744
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INER (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail101,994 miles (+5,507)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,994 miles
    Test number
    558582761807
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INER (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,487 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,487 miles
    Test number
    506377725392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/S /R OUTER ARCH DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail96,424 miles (+7,027)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,424 miles
    Test number
    691348511729
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/S /R OUTER ARCH DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass89,397 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,397 miles
    Test number
    837217819752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box outer shield corrored
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch and door damaged

  10. Fail89,395 miles (+6,060)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,395 miles
    Test number
    248216233515
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box outer shield corrored
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch and door damaged

  11. Pass83,335 miles (+5,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,335 miles
    Test number
    897086198899
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR DOOR INTERMITTANTLY HARD TO OPEN FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR.

  12. Pass77,565 miles (+11,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,565 miles
    Test number
    838726066853
    • AdvisoryPLAY ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS PROPERLY DUE TO WEARING STEERING ARMS.

  13. Pass65,870 miles (+8,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,870 miles
    Test number
    361416812727
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD DEPTH.
    • AdvisoryPLAY ON NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL POSSIBLY DUE TO WEAR IN STEERING ARM.

  14. Pass57,310 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,310 miles
    Test number
    928856780674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,148 miles (+7,589)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,148 miles
    Test number
    909094924284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,559 miles (+6,806)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,559 miles
    Test number
    427521963117
    • NoteNearside rear outer tyre wall worn.

  17. Pass35,753 miles (+7,028)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,753 miles
    Test number
    619860462161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,725 miles (+7,697)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,725 miles
    Test number
    208622051419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,028 miles (+7,338)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,028 miles
    Test number
    653714560038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,690 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    13,690 miles
    Test number
    412650748423
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LS55 AMU

Does LS55 AMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 AMU expired on 9 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 AMU?
The MOT on LS55 AMU expired on 9 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 AMU done?
LS55 AMU was recorded at 113,897 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 6,310 miles a year.
Has LS55 AMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 AMU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 AMU 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 LS55 AMU find?
LS55 AMU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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