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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

W18 LYMMOT history

W18 LYM is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

W18 LYM blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,462 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 LYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 LYM was last recorded at 95,462 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,067 miles · 18 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
395 miles
Average per year
3,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,462 miles
  • 2022 – 95,067 miles
  • 2020 – 95,020 miles
  • 2018 – 94,279 miles
  • 2017 – 85,261 miles
  • 2016 – 79,179 miles
  • 2015 – 74,275 miles
  • 2013 – 70,940 miles
  • 2012 – 66,485 miles
  • 2011 – 63,717 miles
  • 2010 – 59,401 miles
  • 2009 – 53,421 miles
  • 2008 – 46,287 miles
  • 2007 – 37,798 miles
  • 2006 – 28,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,462 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside tell tale indicator inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,462 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,462 miles
    Test number
    661916422786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,067 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,067 miles
    Test number
    707332335201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,020 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,020 miles
    Test number
    829021993937
    • AdvisoryOffside tell tale indicator inop

  4. Fail95,019 miles (+740)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,019 miles
    Test number
    455381803900
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside tell tale indicator inop

  5. Pass94,279 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,279 miles
    Test number
    176361064437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail94,241 miles (+8,980)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,241 miles
    Test number
    200231071211
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass85,261 miles (+6,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,261 miles
    Test number
    360930106066
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass79,179 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,179 miles
    Test number
    166059466014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,275 miles
    Test number
    167063695421
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail74,275 miles (+3,335)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,275 miles
    Test number
    196995885039
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail70,940 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,940 miles
    Test number
    426715893294
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass70,940 miles (+4,455)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,940 miles
    Test number
    998495393216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,485 miles
    Test number
    378168692237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,485 miles (+2,768)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,485 miles
    Test number
    829308792257
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass63,717 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,717 miles
    Test number
    146145911336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,401 miles (+5,980)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,401 miles
    Test number
    884271790284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,421 miles (+7,134)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,421 miles
    Test number
    190878889273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,287 miles (+8,489)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,287 miles
    Test number
    720300288251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,798 miles (+9,006)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,798 miles
    Test number
    210243337252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,792 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,792 miles
    Test number
    474953446220
    • DangerousSlight cracks in tyre tread due to tyre age, not exposing tyre cords so ok for mot
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about W18 LYM

Does W18 LYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 LYM is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 LYM?
The MOT on W18 LYM is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 LYM done?
W18 LYM was recorded at 95,462 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,329 miles a year.
Has W18 LYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 LYM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on W18 LYM 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 W18 LYM find?
W18 LYM passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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