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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

LT59 BUUMOT history

LT59 BUU is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 9 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

LT59 BUU grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2026
Mileage
155,086 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 BUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 BUU was last recorded at 155,086 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 4,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,699 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,387 miles
Average per year
10,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,086 miles
  • 2024 – 150,699 miles
  • 2023 – 147,369 miles
  • 2022 – 135,633 miles
  • 2021 – 124,476 miles
  • 2020 – 112,971 miles
  • 2019 – 98,967 miles
  • 2018 – 86,927 miles
  • 2017 – 74,163 miles
  • 2016 – 64,291 miles
  • 2015 – 55,041 miles
  • 2014 – 46,119 miles
  • 2013 – 29,715 miles
  • 2012 – 18,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,086 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front coolant low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Also slow retraction

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear tyre has a cracks on inner and outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,086 miles (+4,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    155,086 miles
    Test number
    968692740270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass150,699 miles (+3,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    150,699 miles
    Test number
    538489488845
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. Pass147,369 miles (+61)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    147,369 miles
    Test number
    578589227100
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront coolant low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Also slow retraction (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail147,308 miles (+11,675)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,308 miles
    Test number
    263174393523
    • MajorFront Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront coolant low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Also slow retraction (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass135,633 miles (+11,157)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,633 miles
    Test number
    509494997059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,476 miles
    Test number
    448999057252
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail124,476 miles (+11,505)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,476 miles
    Test number
    795694827887
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass112,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,971 miles
    Test number
    918154869337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,971 miles (+14,004)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,971 miles
    Test number
    288691550495
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  10. Pass98,967 miles (+12,040)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,967 miles
    Test number
    577250534952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,927 miles (+145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,927 miles
    Test number
    631994581453
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a cracks on inner and outer wall
  12. Fail86,782 miles (+12,619)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,782 miles
    Test number
    299814556346
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a cracks on inner and outer wall
  13. Pass74,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,163 miles
    Test number
    293275954712
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has cracks on both inner and outer walls
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Fail74,163 miles (+9,872)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,163 miles
    Test number
    559874951760
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has cracks on both inner and outer walls
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass64,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,291 miles
    Test number
    600349270854
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has cracks on the outerside wall.
  16. Fail64,291 miles (+9,250)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,291 miles
    Test number
    655336530501
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has cracks on the outerside wall.
  17. Pass55,041 miles (+8,922)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,041 miles
    Test number
    556408835206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,119 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,119 miles
    Test number
    267311734242
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass46,119 miles (+16,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,119 miles
    Test number
    749181934260
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass29,715 miles (+10,890)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,715 miles
    Test number
    366332533460
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Pass18,825 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,825 miles
    Test number
    797899422221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOff-side front door mirror back cover missing
    • NoteOff-side rear tyre has cut at outer wall

Questions about LT59 BUU

Does LT59 BUU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT59 BUU expired on 27 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT59 BUU?
The MOT on LT59 BUU expired on 27 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT59 BUU done?
LT59 BUU was recorded at 155,086 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 10,432 miles a year.
Has LT59 BUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 BUU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LT59 BUU 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 LT59 BUU find?
LT59 BUU passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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