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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

LX07 ZMUMOT history

LX07 ZMU is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 16 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2025.

LX07 ZMU black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2024
Mileage
117,690 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX07 ZMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX07 ZMU was last recorded at 117,690 miles on 25 Feb 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,683 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,690 miles
  • 2024 – 117,683 miles
  • 2023 – 106,743 miles
  • 2022 – 97,435 miles
  • 2021 – 90,011 miles
  • 2020 – 86,359 miles
  • 2019 – 79,450 miles
  • 2018 – 71,631 miles
  • 2017 – 64,824 miles
  • 2016 – 59,466 miles
  • 2015 – 53,780 miles
  • 2014 – 47,783 miles
  • 2013 – 41,577 miles
  • 2012 – 32,327 miles
  • 2011 – 25,219 miles
  • 2010 – 18,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,690 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,690 miles (+7)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,690 miles
    Test number
    252707690974
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail117,683 miles (+10,940)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,683 miles
    Test number
    472505309759
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,743 miles (+9,308)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,743 miles
    Test number
    134055229595
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,435 miles (+7,424)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,435 miles
    Test number
    675796607870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,011 miles
    Test number
    853905126270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail90,011 miles (+3,652)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,011 miles
    Test number
    884289997196
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass86,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,359 miles
    Test number
    927957187870
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has slight leak from centre section and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail86,359 miles (+6,909)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,359 miles
    Test number
    773992223358
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has slight leak from centre section and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass79,450 miles (+7,819)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,450 miles
    Test number
    136178603926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass71,631 miles (+6,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,631 miles
    Test number
    908151725956
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNER

  11. Pass64,824 miles (+5,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,824 miles
    Test number
    898620902613
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE BLOWING (7.1.2)

  12. Pass59,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,466 miles
    Test number
    521364801307
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail59,466 miles (+5,686)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,466 miles
    Test number
    178975439542
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass53,780 miles (+5,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,780 miles
    Test number
    609603985134
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,783 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,783 miles
    Test number
    628945884107
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW INNER EDGE AND OUT OF SHAPE AND PERISHED
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  16. Fail47,783 miles (+6,206)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,783 miles
    Test number
    267074684172
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW INNER EDGE AND OUT OF SHAPE AND PERISHED
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished

  17. Pass41,577 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,577 miles
    Test number
    209743983450
    • NoteNearside rear tyre out of shape and perished
    • NoteSplit in inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

  18. Fail41,577 miles (+9,250)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,577 miles
    Test number
    558993983195
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre out of shape and perished
    • NoteSplit in inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

  19. Pass32,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,327 miles
    Test number
    977058562096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,327 miles (+7,108)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,327 miles
    Test number
    547468662013
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass25,219 miles (+7,083)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,219 miles
    Test number
    956260571016
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass18,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,136 miles
    Test number
    904327570010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX07 ZMU

Does LX07 ZMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX07 ZMU expired on 3 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX07 ZMU?
The MOT on LX07 ZMU expired on 3 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX07 ZMU done?
LX07 ZMU was recorded at 117,690 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2025, an average of 6,662 miles a year.
Has LX07 ZMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX07 ZMU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LX07 ZMU 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 LX07 ZMU find?
LX07 ZMU failed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 6 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% axle 1; brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill marked in yellow, and 12 more.

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