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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc

LX53 LEUMOT history

LX53 LEU is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 16 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 195,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LX53 LEU silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
195,614 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 LEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 LEU was last recorded at 195,614 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 4,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,516 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,098 miles
Average per year
7,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,614 miles
  • 2025 – 191,516 miles
  • 2024 – 188,203 miles
  • 2023 – 183,794 miles
  • 2022 – 178,572 miles
  • 2021 – 173,046 miles
  • 2020 – 167,622 miles
  • 2019 – 160,129 miles
  • 2018 – 155,233 miles
  • 2017 – 147,789 miles
  • 2016 – 141,522 miles
  • 2015 – 133,695 miles
  • 2014 – 125,260 miles
  • 2013 – 106,166 miles
  • 2012 – 91,195 miles
  • 2011 – 86,910 miles
  • 2010 – 82,739 miles
  • 2009 – 73,961 miles
  • 2008 – 62,890 miles
  • 2006 – 47,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,614 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake cable sticking slightly
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside handbrake linkage slightly seized

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,614 miles (+4,098)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    195,614 miles
    Test number
    138865668911
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake cable sticking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass191,516 miles (+3,313)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    191,516 miles
    Test number
    255462222697
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake linkage slightly seized

  3. Pass188,203 miles (+4,409)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    188,203 miles
    Test number
    345431785464
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & outer skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake linkage slightly seized

  4. Pass183,794 miles (+5,222)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    183,794 miles
    Test number
    955574571635
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & outer skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake linkage slightly seized

  5. Pass178,572 miles (+5,526)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    178,572 miles
    Test number
    365908636116
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & outer skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake linkage slightly seized

  6. Pass173,046 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    173,046 miles
    Test number
    833239887166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  7. Fail173,040 miles (+5,418)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,040 miles
    Test number
    289130238558
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  8. Pass167,622 miles (+7,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    167,622 miles
    Test number
    172050196601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass160,129 miles (+4,896)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,129 miles
    Test number
    181870569908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass155,233 miles (+7,444)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    155,233 miles
    Test number
    190128776429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    147,789 miles
    Test number
    431117554485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,789 miles (+6,267)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,789 miles
    Test number
    615648386751
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass141,522 miles (+7,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    141,522 miles
    Test number
    322529413078
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass133,695 miles (+8,435)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    133,695 miles
    Test number
    557091165050
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s wiper in poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  15. Fail125,260 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,260 miles
    Test number
    147148454013
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  16. Pass125,260 miles (+19,094)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    125,260 miles
    Test number
    706758354007
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  17. Pass106,166 miles (+14,971)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,166 miles
    Test number
    196500273414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,195 miles (+4,285)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,195 miles
    Test number
    146391442462
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin

  19. Pass86,910 miles (+4,171)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,910 miles
    Test number
    469303551071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,739 miles
    Test number
    241717660093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,739 miles (+8,778)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,739 miles
    Test number
    934487060087
    • FailureNearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/r nail in tyre

  22. Pass73,961 miles (+11,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,961 miles
    Test number
    350800349062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass62,890 miles (+15,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,890 miles
    Test number
    450923268047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass47,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,844 miles
    Test number
    122078626309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 LEU

Does LX53 LEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 LEU is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 LEU?
The MOT on LX53 LEU is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 LEU done?
LX53 LEU was recorded at 195,614 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 7,688 miles a year.
Has LX53 LEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 LEU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LX53 LEU 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 LX53 LEU find?
LX53 LEU passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 13 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face, and 10 more.

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