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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,364 cc

LX56 RCVMOT history

LX56 RCV is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 2 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 62,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LX56 RCV blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
62,649 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 RCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 RCV was last recorded at 62,649 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 5,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,969 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,680 miles
Average per year
3,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,649 miles
  • 2025 – 56,969 miles
  • 2023 – 48,209 miles
  • 2022 – 44,927 miles
  • 2021 – 42,586 miles
  • 2020 – 40,717 miles
  • 2019 – 38,944 miles
  • 2018 – 36,632 miles
  • 2017 – 32,891 miles
  • 2016 – 30,147 miles
  • 2015 – 28,316 miles
  • 2014 – 26,086 miles
  • 2013 – 23,149 miles
  • 2012 – 20,202 miles
  • 2011 – 16,755 miles
  • 2010 – 14,230 miles
  • 2009 – 10,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,649 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover leaking but not excessively. (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Atten headlamp lenses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,649 miles (+5,680)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    62,649 miles
    Test number
    679527832027
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover leaking but not excessively. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass56,969 miles (+8,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    56,969 miles
    Test number
    107191311286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  3. Pass48,209 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    48,209 miles
    Test number
    902764168472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail48,207 miles (+1,414)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,207 miles
    Test number
    259026705228
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass46,793 miles (+1,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    46,793 miles
    Test number
    213155646616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass44,927 miles (+2,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,927 miles
    Test number
    701397502239
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAtten headlamp lenses

  7. Pass42,586 miles (+1,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,586 miles
    Test number
    111745240793
    • AdvisoryAttention too both head lamp lens.
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass40,717 miles (+1,773)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,717 miles
    Test number
    525383496643
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryAtten headlamp lenses
    • AdvisoryFrt discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing badly

  9. Pass38,944 miles (+2,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,944 miles
    Test number
    778196389514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemp repair to off side front mirror casing.

  10. Pass36,632 miles (+3,741)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,632 miles
    Test number
    593242793226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre close to limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn

  11. Pass32,891 miles (+2,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,891 miles
    Test number
    819110167842
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing

  12. Pass30,147 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,147 miles
    Test number
    445288411078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,316 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,316 miles
    Test number
    977668326556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,086 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,086 miles
    Test number
    498439434220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,149 miles (+2,947)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,149 miles
    Test number
    817518913247
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass20,202 miles (+3,447)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,202 miles
    Test number
    335266922444
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

  17. Pass16,755 miles (+2,525)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,755 miles
    Test number
    907760021279
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass14,230 miles (+3,938)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,230 miles
    Test number
    462416130221
    • NoteDrivers door mirror glass broken and outer casing

  19. Pass10,292 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,292 miles
    Test number
    254347819218
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LX56 RCV

Does LX56 RCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 RCV is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX56 RCV?
The MOT on LX56 RCV is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX56 RCV done?
LX56 RCV was recorded at 62,649 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,183 miles a year.
Has LX56 RCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 RCV has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LX56 RCV 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 LX56 RCV find?
LX56 RCV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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