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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LX03 WKEMOT history

LX03 WKE is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 25 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LX03 WKE black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
123,697 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX03 WKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX03 WKE was last recorded at 123,697 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 3,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,958 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,739 miles
Average per year
5,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,697 miles
  • 2025 – 119,958 miles
  • 2024 – 117,326 miles
  • 2023 – 108,588 miles
  • 2022 – 107,180 miles
  • 2019 – 106,372 miles
  • 2018 – 104,155 miles
  • 2017 – 102,192 miles
  • 2016 – 92,211 miles
  • 2015 – 80,999 miles
  • 2014 – 69,671 miles
  • 2013 – 62,630 miles
  • 2012 – 56,680 miles
  • 2011 – 49,883 miles
  • 2010 – 40,927 miles
  • 2009 – 26,351 miles
  • 2008 – 17,952 miles
  • 2007 – 13,226 miles
  • 2006 – 9,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,697 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    123,697 miles
    Test number
    398251820455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail123,697 miles (+3,739)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,697 miles
    Test number
    596839173201
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure 1x rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass119,958 miles (+2,632)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,958 miles
    Test number
    245362729767
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,326 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,326 miles
    Test number
    913590692802
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective one rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail117,326 miles (+8,738)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,326 miles
    Test number
    869655167218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective one rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass108,588 miles (+1,408)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,588 miles
    Test number
    927801518207
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass107,180 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,180 miles
    Test number
    413619073598
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail107,175 miles (+803)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,175 miles
    Test number
    789463790438
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,372 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,372 miles
    Test number
    466190027841
    • MinorFront Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail106,367 miles (+2,212)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,367 miles
    Test number
    432714362136
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass104,155 miles (+1,963)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,155 miles
    Test number
    922336030851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f indicator bulb slightly discoloured

  12. Pass102,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,192 miles
    Test number
    459160624294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,192 miles (+9,981)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,192 miles
    Test number
    434212105271
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass92,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,211 miles
    Test number
    500955395940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail92,211 miles (+11,212)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,211 miles
    Test number
    562066231803
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass80,999 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,999 miles
    Test number
    281229839103
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail80,999 miles (+11,328)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,999 miles
    Test number
    150500761300
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect milky (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect milky (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureEngine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass69,671 miles (+3,663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,671 miles
    Test number
    306556524309
    • AdvisoryFront Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass66,008 miles (+3,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,008 miles
    Test number
    197668414020
    • AdvisoryFront Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass62,630 miles (+5,950)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,630 miles
    Test number
    845152813054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,680 miles (+6,797)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,680 miles
    Test number
    697027802036
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated

  22. Pass49,883 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,883 miles
    Test number
    976394111061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,802 miles (+8,875)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,802 miles
    Test number
    167518901413
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass40,927 miles (+14,576)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,927 miles
    Test number
    660533620005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,351 miles (+8,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,351 miles
    Test number
    274627319036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass17,952 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,952 miles
    Test number
    472762208015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,226 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,226 miles
    Test number
    923636017054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,338 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    9,338 miles
    Test number
    850734426016
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Questions about LX03 WKE

Does LX03 WKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX03 WKE is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX03 WKE?
The MOT on LX03 WKE is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX03 WKE done?
LX03 WKE was recorded at 123,697 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 5,684 miles a year.
Has LX03 WKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX03 WKE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX03 WKE 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 LX03 WKE find?
LX03 WKE passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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