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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,686 cc

LX53 VEWMOT history

LX53 VEW is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

LX53 VEW silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2026
Mileage
148,329 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 VEW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 VEW was last recorded at 148,329 miles on 15 Apr 2024, 4,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,704 miles · 30 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,625 miles
Average per year
6,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,329 miles
  • 2023 – 143,704 miles
  • 2022 – 137,911 miles
  • 2021 – 134,619 miles
  • 2020 – 132,016 miles
  • 2019 – 127,563 miles
  • 2018 – 121,984 miles
  • 2017 – 116,720 miles
  • 2016 – 111,971 miles
  • 2015 – 107,370 miles
  • 2014 – 103,164 miles
  • 2013 – 99,951 miles
  • 2012 – 95,497 miles
  • 2010 – 82,183 miles
  • 2009 – 69,258 miles
  • 2008 – 55,987 miles
  • 2007 – 48,438 miles
  • 2006 – 34,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    284169692289
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. FailMileage not read3 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    910561346760
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass148,329 miles (+4,625)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    148,329 miles
    Test number
    911188583264
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass143,704 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    143,704 miles
    Test number
    181259854371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,911 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,911 miles
    Test number
    122163581065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,619 miles (+2,603)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,619 miles
    Test number
    157553581763
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass132,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,016 miles
    Test number
    953505775602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail132,016 miles (+4,453)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,016 miles
    Test number
    447560813831
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,563 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    127,563 miles
    Test number
    652536370115
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Fail127,563 miles (+5,579)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,563 miles
    Test number
    579746044316
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass121,984 miles (+5,264)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,984 miles
    Test number
    762841572929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,720 miles (+4,749)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,720 miles
    Test number
    307365798110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,971 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,971 miles
    Test number
    460182299058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,370 miles (+4,206)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    107,370 miles
    Test number
    638268605022
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding

  15. Fail103,164 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,164 miles
    Test number
    577845114097
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass103,164 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    103,164 miles
    Test number
    979065414030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,951 miles (+4,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    99,951 miles
    Test number
    435827613070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass95,497 miles (+13,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    95,497 miles
    Test number
    158483612426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass82,183 miles (+12,925)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,183 miles
    Test number
    750436900301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,258 miles (+50)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,258 miles
    Test number
    730410219319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail69,208 miles (+13,221)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,208 miles
    Test number
    402309009368
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass55,987 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,987 miles
    Test number
    274027398228
    • NoteNumber plates
    • NoteOffside door mirror

  23. Fail55,987 miles (+7,549)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,987 miles
    Test number
    862007798227
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNumber plates
    • NoteOffside door mirror

  24. Pass48,438 miles (+14,175)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    48,438 miles
    Test number
    304088497229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,263 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,263 miles
    Test number
    932405066250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,227 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,227 miles
    Test number
    820064266222
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX53 VEW

Does LX53 VEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 VEW expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 VEW?
The MOT on LX53 VEW expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 VEW done?
LX53 VEW was recorded at 148,329 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2024, an average of 6,496 miles a year.
Has LX53 VEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 VEW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LX53 VEW 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 VEW find?
LX53 VEW passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front upper oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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