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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 KGUMOT history

LX52 KGU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 13 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 64,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LX52 KGU silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
64,939 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 KGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 KGU was last recorded at 64,939 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,812 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,127 miles
Average per year
2,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,939 miles
  • 2025 – 61,812 miles
  • 2024 – 59,034 miles
  • 2023 – 56,549 miles
  • 2022 – 54,067 miles
  • 2021 – 50,315 miles
  • 2020 – 47,109 miles
  • 2019 – 43,423 miles
  • 2018 – 39,289 miles
  • 2017 – 35,793 miles
  • 2016 – 32,185 miles
  • 2015 – 30,817 miles
  • 2014 – 29,730 miles
  • 2013 – 28,323 miles
  • 2012 – 26,926 miles
  • 2011 – 25,000 miles
  • 2010 – 23,043 miles
  • 2009 – 22,665 miles
  • 2008 – 22,383 miles
  • 2007 – 19,918 miles
  • 2006 – 15,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,939 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,939 miles (+3,127)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    64,939 miles
    Test number
    619107385455
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

  2. Pass61,812 miles (+166)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,812 miles
    Test number
    445320786513
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail61,646 miles (+2,612)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,646 miles
    Test number
    536330966069
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass59,034 miles (+2,485)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,034 miles
    Test number
    774730968267
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heavily corroded

  5. Pass56,549 miles (+2,482)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,549 miles
    Test number
    649548101181
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f both front to rear and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint n/s and o/s front (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer secondary layer corroded deteriorated and flange

  6. Pass54,067 miles (+3,752)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,067 miles
    Test number
    485602455223
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer secondary layer deteriorated and flange corroded deteriorated

  7. Pass50,315 miles (+3,206)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,315 miles
    Test number
    103281891243
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust corroded breaking up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass47,109 miles (+3,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,109 miles
    Test number
    231823623392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass43,423 miles (+4,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,423 miles
    Test number
    209157197227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass39,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,289 miles
    Test number
    661524099433
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/f, o/s/f and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail39,289 miles (+3,496)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,289 miles
    Test number
    397129098983
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/f, o/s/f and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass35,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,793 miles
    Test number
    848653308779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,791 miles (+3,606)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,791 miles
    Test number
    908474399513
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass32,185 miles (+1,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,185 miles
    Test number
    318187374712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass30,817 miles (+1,087)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,817 miles
    Test number
    737055495102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

  16. Fail29,730 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,730 miles
    Test number
    198276314276
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

  17. Pass29,730 miles (+1,407)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    29,730 miles
    Test number
    358096014253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

  18. Pass28,323 miles (+1,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,323 miles
    Test number
    646130423223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass26,926 miles (+1,926)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,926 miles
    Test number
    597699812273
    • NoteBoth rear tyres side walls cracking but not deep enough to reach cords

  20. Pass25,000 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,000 miles
    Test number
    445744321231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,043 miles (+378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    23,043 miles
    Test number
    601167530258
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass22,665 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,665 miles
    Test number
    300441349376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,383 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,383 miles
    Test number
    362812028475
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass22,383 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,383 miles
    Test number
    514172828206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,918 miles (+4,523)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,918 miles
    Test number
    460591597257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,395 miles
    Test number
    240345446233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 KGU

Does LX52 KGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 KGU is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 KGU?
The MOT on LX52 KGU is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 KGU done?
LX52 KGU was recorded at 64,939 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,487 miles a year.
Has LX52 KGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 KGU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LX52 KGU 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 KGU find?
LX52 KGU passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 3 more.

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