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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T972 LBUMOT history

T972 LBU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2021
Mileage
138,911 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T972 LBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
6 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T972 LBU was last recorded at 138,911 miles on 6 May 2022, 1,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,741 miles · 3 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,170 miles
Average per year
5,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,911 miles
  • 2020 – 137,741 miles
  • 2019 – 136,515 miles
  • 2018 – 132,202 miles
  • 2017 – 128,749 miles
  • 2015 – 119,747 miles
  • 2014 – 111,858 miles
  • 2013 – 90,820 miles
  • 2012 – 70,250 miles
  • 2010 – 66,669 miles
  • 2009 – 64,118 miles
  • 2008 – 59,782 miles
  • 2007 – 53,550 miles
  • 2006 – 47,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,911 miles
  • DangerousRear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Nearside / Offside (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside / Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside / Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside / Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside / Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail138,911 miles (+1,170)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,911 miles
    Test number
    348576523771
    • DangerousRear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Nearside / Offside (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside / Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside / Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside / Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside / Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass137,741 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,741 miles
    Test number
    641448928826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,515 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,515 miles
    Test number
    658734214552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,411 miles (+2,209)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,411 miles
    Test number
    691597885082
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sill sections starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. (2mm left on tread. ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySide sill cover fitted.

  5. Pass132,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    132,202 miles
    Test number
    590293298779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail132,200 miles (+3,451)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,200 miles
    Test number
    364014990062
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass128,749 miles (+9,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    128,749 miles
    Test number
    311636180557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass119,747 miles (+7,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    119,747 miles
    Test number
    722627366593
    • AdvisoryNearside near side wing mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rocker cover gasket

  9. Pass111,858 miles (+40)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    111,858 miles
    Test number
    646612944394
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail111,818 miles (+5,867)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,818 miles
    Test number
    518068734318
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewalls badly perished

  11. Pass105,951 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,951 miles
    Test number
    126643224424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  12. Fail105,885 miles (+15,065)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,885 miles
    Test number
    257778114066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass90,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,820 miles
    Test number
    635176823092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,820 miles (+20,570)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,820 miles
    Test number
    277256423004
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass70,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,250 miles
    Test number
    295501732086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,250 miles (+3,581)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,250 miles
    Test number
    946230232067
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass66,669 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,669 miles
    Test number
    960022620285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,118 miles (+4,336)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,118 miles
    Test number
    170677239246
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  19. Pass59,782 miles (+6,232)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,782 miles
    Test number
    754984308257
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  20. Pass53,550 miles (+6,500)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,550 miles
    Test number
    402452727243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,050 miles
    Test number
    681497536290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,050 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,050 miles
    Test number
    152503036285
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T972 LBU

Does T972 LBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T972 LBU expired on 3 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T972 LBU?
The MOT on T972 LBU expired on 3 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T972 LBU done?
T972 LBU was recorded at 138,911 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 5,848 miles a year.
Has T972 LBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T972 LBU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T972 LBU 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 T972 LBU find?
T972 LBU failed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 5 advisories: rear integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired nearside / offside; front integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside / offside; front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside / offside, and 6 more.

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