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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,686 cc

V7 LRBMOT history

V7 LRB is a black diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 29 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 179,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

V7 LRB black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
179,373 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 LRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 LRB was last recorded at 179,373 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,314 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
6,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,373 miles
  • 2025 – 175,547 miles
  • 2024 – 170,679 miles
  • 2023 – 166,353 miles
  • 2022 – 162,044 miles
  • 2021 – 158,167 miles
  • 2019 – 152,226 miles
  • 2018 – 147,806 miles
  • 2017 – 141,315 miles
  • 2016 – 133,374 miles
  • 2015 – 124,871 miles
  • 2014 – 115,826 miles
  • 2013 – 109,680 miles
  • 2012 – 105,276 miles
  • 2011 – 99,706 miles
  • 2010 – 89,188 miles
  • 2009 – 78,458 miles
  • 2008 – 67,960 miles
  • 2007 – 59,308 miles
  • 2006 – 48,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,373 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

33 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,373 miles (+59)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    179,373 miles
    Test number
    295195871269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail179,314 miles (+3,767)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,314 miles
    Test number
    953931928636
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass175,547 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    175,547 miles
    Test number
    812613149124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail175,526 miles (+4,847)4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,526 miles
    Test number
    937061463771
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass170,679 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    170,679 miles
    Test number
    381847698497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail170,635 miles (+4,282)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,635 miles
    Test number
    472497480164
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass166,353 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    166,353 miles
    Test number
    641913367240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail166,337 miles (+4,293)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,337 miles
    Test number
    918647178377
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded at join

  9. Pass162,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,044 miles
    Test number
    320293729614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail162,044 miles (+3,877)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,044 miles
    Test number
    658957504728
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass158,167 miles (+5,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    158,167 miles
    Test number
    409382358578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass152,226 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,226 miles
    Test number
    935264009239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail152,220 miles (+4,414)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,220 miles
    Test number
    672301743380
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass147,806 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,806 miles
    Test number
    724480826676
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on the inner egdes

  15. Fail147,800 miles (+6,485)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,800 miles
    Test number
    996405139134
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on the inner egdes

  16. Pass141,315 miles (+134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    141,315 miles
    Test number
    233560701197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail141,181 miles (+7,807)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,181 miles
    Test number
    823274464891
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass133,374 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    133,374 miles
    Test number
    384567908075
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryN,s,r tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disk corroded

  19. Fail133,367 miles (+8,496)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,367 miles
    Test number
    253471465434
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryN,s,r tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disk corroded

  20. Pass124,871 miles (+9,045)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    124,871 miles
    Test number
    935132865130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake disk corroded

  21. Pass115,826 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,826 miles
    Test number
    558402664125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  22. Fail115,825 miles (+6,145)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,825 miles
    Test number
    419462564173
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  23. Pass109,680 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    109,680 miles
    Test number
    966184763125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake disk corroded
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  24. Fail109,679 miles (+4,403)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,679 miles
    Test number
    387743463157
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake disk corroded
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  25. Pass105,276 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,276 miles
    Test number
    227743812206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail105,254 miles (+5,548)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,254 miles
    Test number
    655400012212
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass99,706 miles (+10,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    99,706 miles
    Test number
    515100911269
    • 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)

  28. Pass89,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    89,188 miles
    Test number
    300989400490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail89,188 miles (+10,730)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,188 miles
    Test number
    341349400499
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass78,458 miles (+10,498)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    78,458 miles
    Test number
    693741289108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass67,960 miles (+8,652)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,960 miles
    Test number
    670707078150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass59,308 miles (+10,556)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,308 miles
    Test number
    761424537159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass48,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,752 miles
    Test number
    440159416286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 LRB

Does V7 LRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 LRB is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 LRB?
The MOT on V7 LRB is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 LRB done?
V7 LRB was recorded at 179,373 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 6,519 miles a year.
Has V7 LRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 LRB has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 LRB 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 V7 LRB find?
V7 LRB passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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