Vauxhall Astra
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LX52 EFBMOT history
LX52 EFB is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 120,173 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 120,173 mi
- At MOT on 15 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,249 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 EFB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 30 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 EFB was last recorded at 120,173 miles on 15 Feb 2022, 4,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 115,900 miles · 23 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,273 miles
- Average per year
- 6,249 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 120,173 miles
- 2021 – 115,900 miles
- 2020 – 112,711 miles
- 2019 – 109,350 miles
- 2018 – 105,951 miles
- 2017 – 101,625 miles
- 2016 – 97,410 miles
- 2015 – 92,423 miles
- 2014 – 85,291 miles
- 2013 – 79,239 miles
- 2012 – 72,135 miles
- 2010 – 62,515 miles
- 2009 – 55,690 miles
- 2008 – 45,555 miles
- 2007 – 36,027 miles
- 2006 – 26,124 miles
- 2005 – 17,757 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,173 miles
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Front slight movement both top mounts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rearbox heat shield hanging off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Bumper insecure held on with gaffer tape! potenially dangerous
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,173 miles (+4,273)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 120,173 miles
- Test number
- 315072022143
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass115,900 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 115,900 miles
- Test number
- 371859233223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,899 miles (+3,188)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,899 miles
- Test number
- 222469820498
- MajorBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear brake pipe insecure/chaffing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch liner loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy close to limit (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEvidence of coolant leak at radiator
Pass112,711 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 112,711 miles
- Test number
- 200225668483
- AdvisoryNearside Front foglamp not working
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail112,709 miles (+3,359)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,709 miles
- Test number
- 263856739294
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens excessively oxidised (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens excessively oxidised (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front foglamp not working
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass109,350 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 109,350 miles
- Test number
- 746341540345
- AdvisoryFront slight movement both top mounts
- AdvisoryRearbox heat shield hanging off
Fail109,347 miles (+3,396)4 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,347 miles
- Test number
- 825529119783
- MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront slight movement both top mounts
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRearbox heat shield hanging off
Pass105,951 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 105,951 miles
- Test number
- 692824123913
- AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure held on with gaffer tape! potenially dangerous
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryInterior of windscreen dirty
Fail105,951 miles (+4,326)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,951 miles
- Test number
- 511102044930
- FailureCentral Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens excessivly oxidised (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens excessivly oxidised (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure held on with gaffer tape! potenially dangerous
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryInterior of windscreen dirty
Pass101,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 101,625 miles
- Test number
- 523761284914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,625 miles (+4,215)4 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,625 miles
- Test number
- 904868122202
- FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure balljoint has come apart (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inboard pipe from load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens excessivly oxidised (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens excessivly oxidised (1.8.A.1b)
Pass97,410 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 97,410 miles
- Test number
- 250239350195
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses oxidised (1.7.5a)
Fail97,410 miles (+4,987)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,410 miles
- Test number
- 407986853925
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system to rear silencer flange excessivly corroded (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses oxidised (1.7.5a)
Pass92,423 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 92,423 miles
- Test number
- 978221035049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,423 miles (+7,132)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,423 miles
- Test number
- 916271835066
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass85,291 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 85,291 miles
- Test number
- 707808924045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,291 miles (+6,052)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,291 miles
- Test number
- 816348224039
- FailureCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass79,239 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 79,239 miles
- Test number
- 265147213087
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail79,239 miles (+7,104)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,239 miles
- Test number
- 156957613043
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAll except offside front tyre pressures low.Both front tyres and the offside rear on 3mm tread depth.Nearside front tyre unevenly worn on outer edge
Pass72,135 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 72,135 miles
- Test number
- 718172212096
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside mirror glass cracked & back cover missing
Fail72,125 miles (+9,610)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,125 miles
- Test number
- 336562512072
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside mirror glass cracked & back cover missing
Pass62,515 miles (+6,825)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 62,515 miles
- Test number
- 263123640306
- NoteBoth wiper blades split at ends
- NoteOil leak
Fail55,690 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,690 miles
- Test number
- 231264149354
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass55,690 miles (+10,135)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 55,690 miles
- Test number
- 291304749353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,555 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,555 miles
- Test number
- 312617978424
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass45,555 miles (+9,528)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 45,555 miles
- Test number
- 814207478276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,027 miles (+9,903)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 36,027 miles
- Test number
- 304667077275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,124 miles (+8,367)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 26,124 miles
- Test number
- 214015876264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 17,757 miles
- Test number
- 852909765256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 EFB
- Does LX52 EFB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX52 EFB expired on 14 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 EFB?
- The MOT on LX52 EFB expired on 14 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX52 EFB done?
- LX52 EFB was recorded at 120,173 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2022, an average of 6,249 miles a year.
- Has LX52 EFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 EFB has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on LX52 EFB 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 LX52 EFB find?
- LX52 EFB passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: coolant leak; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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