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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LX56 RLZMOT history

LX56 RLZ is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 115,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

LX56 RLZ black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2026
Mileage
115,529 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 RLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 RLZ was last recorded at 115,529 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 3,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,609 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,920 miles
Average per year
5,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,529 miles
  • 2024 – 111,609 miles
  • 2023 – 102,404 miles
  • 2022 – 92,152 miles
  • 2021 – 84,079 miles
  • 2020 – 76,417 miles
  • 2019 – 63,081 miles
  • 2018 – 56,590 miles
  • 2017 – 51,188 miles
  • 2016 – 46,454 miles
  • 2015 – 43,969 miles
  • 2014 – 42,481 miles
  • 2013 – 40,156 miles
  • 2012 – 37,955 miles
  • 2011 – 33,850 miles
  • 2010 – 30,635 miles
  • 2009 – 25,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,529 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has small cut in tread 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,529 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,529 miles
    Test number
    132917365588
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has small cut in tread 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail115,529 miles (+3,920)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,529 miles
    Test number
    739475069044
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has small cut in tread 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass111,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,609 miles
    Test number
    322005573010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,609 miles (+9,205)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,609 miles
    Test number
    130836384822
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,404 miles
    Test number
    753055377673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,404 miles (+10,252)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,404 miles
    Test number
    839325824161
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,152 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,152 miles
    Test number
    269446687826
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail92,152 miles (+8,073)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,152 miles
    Test number
    429337313069
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass84,079 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,079 miles
    Test number
    844126711833
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a chip within the swept area under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn heavily on the inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped. wear is heavier on the inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi section is deteriorated/breaking up

  10. Fail84,079 miles (+7,662)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,079 miles
    Test number
    273048360182
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a chip within the swept area under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn heavily on the inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped. wear is heavier on the inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi section is deteriorated/breaking up

  11. Pass76,417 miles (+13,336)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,417 miles
    Test number
    491096387487
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBattery needs attention

  12. Pass63,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,081 miles
    Test number
    114613351430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail63,081 miles (+6,491)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,081 miles
    Test number
    849438033901
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass56,590 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    131016150099
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Fail56,590 miles (+5,402)1 dangerous4 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    382715815853
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass51,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,188 miles
    Test number
    372173953291
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail51,188 miles (+4,734)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,188 miles
    Test number
    533270648228
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass46,454 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,454 miles
    Test number
    356160469378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,787 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,787 miles
    Test number
    605442970874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,969 miles
    Test number
    788119245001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,969 miles (+1,488)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,969 miles
    Test number
    248789345075
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear wiper blade missing

  22. Pass42,481 miles (+2,325)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,481 miles
    Test number
    165952854034
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteFront brake disc's corroding
    • NoteSlight play in both steering arm's

  23. Pass40,156 miles (+2,201)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,156 miles
    Test number
    789152853026
    • NoteEngine and gearbox oil leaks

  24. Pass37,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,955 miles
    Test number
    228974852096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,951 miles (+4,101)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,951 miles
    Test number
    427354952069
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEml illuminated

  26. Pass33,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,850 miles
    Test number
    589108831193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,850 miles (+3,215)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,850 miles
    Test number
    796048331142
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass30,635 miles (+4,979)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,635 miles
    Test number
    804235930259
    • NoteOff side mirror cover missing

  29. Fail25,656 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,656 miles
    Test number
    610546739238
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass25,656 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,656 miles
    Test number
    851426439299
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LX56 RLZ

Does LX56 RLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX56 RLZ expired on 9 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX56 RLZ?
The MOT on LX56 RLZ expired on 9 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX56 RLZ done?
LX56 RLZ was recorded at 115,529 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 5,647 miles a year.
Has LX56 RLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 RLZ has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LX56 RLZ 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 RLZ find?
LX56 RLZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight play, and 3 more.

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