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Vauxhall Astra

Gold · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LX52 TFEMOT history

LX52 TFE is a gold petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 24 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2024.

LX52 TFE gold Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2025
Mileage
85,625 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 TFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 TFE was last recorded at 85,625 miles on 18 Mar 2024, 2,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,121 miles · 3 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,504 miles
Average per year
3,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,625 miles
  • 2023 – 83,121 miles
  • 2021 – 66,356 miles
  • 2020 – 59,764 miles
  • 2019 – 58,332 miles
  • 2018 – 57,267 miles
  • 2017 – 52,249 miles
  • 2016 – 48,067 miles
  • 2015 – 44,080 miles
  • 2014 – 41,665 miles
  • 2013 – 39,044 miles
  • 2012 – 36,665 miles
  • 2011 – 34,987 miles
  • 2010 – 34,315 miles
  • 2009 – 31,379 miles
  • 2007 – 26,805 miles
  • 2006 – 21,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,625 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,625 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,625 miles
    Test number
    170011543145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,121 miles (+16,765)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,121 miles
    Test number
    617777577161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,356 miles
    Test number
    387592866932
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings poor

  4. Fail66,356 miles (+6,592)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,356 miles
    Test number
    627606373031
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings poor

  5. Pass59,764 miles (+1,432)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    59,764 miles
    Test number
    958141877606
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs light pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,332 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,332 miles
    Test number
    404918424008
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers light smearing

  7. Fail58,321 miles (+1,054)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,321 miles
    Test number
    460746481408
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both osf and nsf beam image incorrect due to lenses (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers light smearing

  8. Pass57,267 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,267 miles
    Test number
    704410929624
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section of exhaust (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn below 1.6mm secondary tread

  9. Fail57,267 miles (+5,018)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,267 miles
    Test number
    448866948050
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section of exhaust (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn below 1.6mm secondary tread

  10. Pass52,249 miles (+4,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,249 miles
    Test number
    617401300394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  11. Pass48,067 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,067 miles
    Test number
    301384453454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,080 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,080 miles
    Test number
    855369885041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,665 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,665 miles
    Test number
    945719164181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,044 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,044 miles
    Test number
    246056093401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,665 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,665 miles
    Test number
    199813542127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,987 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,987 miles
    Test number
    439227741160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,315 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,315 miles
    Test number
    244808130110
    • NoteFront Wipers Ends split
    • NoteO/s Washers, 1 Jet Not Spraying
    • NoteSlight leak To N/s Outer Cv Gaiter

  18. Fail34,315 miles (+2,936)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,315 miles
    Test number
    641188430166
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront Wipers Ends split
    • NoteO/s Washers, 1 Jet Not Spraying
    • NoteSlight leak To N/s Outer Cv Gaiter

  19. Pass31,379 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,379 miles
    Test number
    151659219199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,805 miles (+5,509)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,805 miles
    Test number
    424579767256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,296 miles
    Test number
    970508846218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 TFE

Does LX52 TFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 TFE expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 TFE?
The MOT on LX52 TFE expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 TFE done?
LX52 TFE was recorded at 85,625 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2024, an average of 3,669 miles a year.
Has LX52 TFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 TFE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LX52 TFE 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 TFE find?
LX52 TFE passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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