Vauxhall logo

Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LX52 THGMOT history

LX52 THG is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LX52 THG blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
73,119 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,584 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LX52 THG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 THG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 THG was last recorded at 73,119 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 5,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,060 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,059 miles
Average per year
2,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,119 miles
  • 2025 – 68,060 miles
  • 2024 – 68,056 miles
  • 2023 – 67,940 miles
  • 2022 – 67,867 miles
  • 2021 – 67,845 miles
  • 2020 – 67,527 miles
  • 2019 – 66,778 miles
  • 2018 – 65,906 miles
  • 2017 – 64,634 miles
  • 2016 – 63,021 miles
  • 2015 – 60,907 miles
  • 2014 – 58,894 miles
  • 2013 – 56,554 miles
  • 2012 – 54,025 miles
  • 2011 – 51,061 miles
  • 2010 – 47,124 miles
  • 2009 – 40,723 miles
  • 2008 – 34,201 miles
  • 2007 – 28,373 miles
  • 2006 – 21,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,119 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,119 miles (+5,059)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    269505858185
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass68,060 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,060 miles
    Test number
    411933318650
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass68,056 miles (+116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,056 miles
    Test number
    123464004172
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily corroded

  4. Pass67,940 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,940 miles
    Test number
    804200475675
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail67,939 miles (+72)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,939 miles
    Test number
    743845523801
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass67,867 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,867 miles
    Test number
    684199756955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail67,866 miles (+21)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,866 miles
    Test number
    985619239772
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass67,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,845 miles
    Test number
    392789567446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail67,845 miles (+318)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,845 miles
    Test number
    218804637816
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass67,527 miles (+749)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,527 miles
    Test number
    460689910344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass66,778 miles (+872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,778 miles
    Test number
    348823345736
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass65,906 miles (+1,272)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,906 miles
    Test number
    284862565042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass64,634 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,634 miles
    Test number
    889624750096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,021 miles (+2,114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    411382464317
    • AdvisoryFront both front top strut mountings slight movement
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange weak

  15. Pass60,907 miles (+2,013)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,907 miles
    Test number
    996314215019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear exhaust flange very rusty

  16. Pass58,894 miles (+2,340)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,894 miles
    Test number
    519300524032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pipes heavily greased
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  17. Pass56,554 miles (+2,529)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,554 miles
    Test number
    749478103010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  18. Pass54,025 miles (+2,964)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,025 miles
    Test number
    677306212035
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  19. Pass51,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,061 miles
    Test number
    288071221067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail51,061 miles (+3,937)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,061 miles
    Test number
    799171321086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass47,124 miles (+6,401)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,124 miles
    Test number
    954169810047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  22. Pass40,723 miles (+6,522)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,723 miles
    Test number
    154116809065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,201 miles
    Test number
    110047008492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,201 miles (+5,828)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,201 miles
    Test number
    484157408043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass28,373 miles (+7,305)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,373 miles
    Test number
    833656227024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,068 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    21,068 miles
    Test number
    824142636004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

Questions about LX52 THG

Does LX52 THG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 THG is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 THG?
The MOT on LX52 THG is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 THG done?
LX52 THG was recorded at 73,119 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,584 miles a year.
Has LX52 THG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 THG has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LX52 THG 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 THG find?
LX52 THG passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LX52T registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.