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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,686 cc

LS61 VVBMOT history

LS61 VVB is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LS61 VVB silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
148,857 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 VVB was last recorded at 148,857 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,824 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
7,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,857 miles
  • 2024 – 142,068 miles
  • 2023 – 133,746 miles
  • 2022 – 122,279 miles
  • 2020 – 117,097 miles
  • 2019 – 103,073 miles
  • 2018 – 89,150 miles
  • 2017 – 77,318 miles
  • 2016 – 67,219 miles
  • 2015 – 61,235 miles
  • 2014 – 55,147 miles
  • 2013 – 50,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,857 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,857 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    148,857 miles
    Test number
    786794235027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail148,824 miles (+6,756)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,824 miles
    Test number
    506980215509
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass142,068 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,068 miles
    Test number
    248079007539
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush front starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface rust underside rear
  4. Fail142,056 miles (+8,310)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,056 miles
    Test number
    333258999388
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear signs of corrosion on rear chassis.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass133,746 miles (+11,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,746 miles
    Test number
    519665289838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass122,279 miles (+5,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,279 miles
    Test number
    483920596637
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass117,097 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,097 miles
    Test number
    858547619548
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail117,093 miles (+14,020)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,093 miles
    Test number
    345744701913
    • 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass103,073 miles (+13,923)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,073 miles
    Test number
    327024291864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,150 miles (+11,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,150 miles
    Test number
    703741699268
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass77,318 miles (+10,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,318 miles
    Test number
    408262715784
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass67,219 miles (+5,984)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,219 miles
    Test number
    585253432928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,235 miles (+6,088)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    356271035183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,147 miles (+4,802)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,147 miles
    Test number
    187568324194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,345 miles
    Test number
    989911233180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 VVB

Does LS61 VVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 VVB is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VVB?
The MOT on LS61 VVB is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 VVB done?
LS61 VVB was recorded at 148,857 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,861 miles a year.
Has LS61 VVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VVB has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 VVB 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 LS61 VVB find?
LS61 VVB passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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