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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,910 cc

Y5 LBXMOT history

Y5 LBX is a grey diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 16 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 239,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

Y5 LBX grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
239,147 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
14,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 LBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 LBX was last recorded at 239,147 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,026 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
121 miles
Average per year
14,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 239,147 miles
  • 2025 – 235,504 miles
  • 2024 – 230,225 miles
  • 2023 – 221,307 miles
  • 2022 – 215,149 miles
  • 2021 – 202,953 miles
  • 2020 – 188,705 miles
  • 2019 – 172,425 miles
  • 2018 – 154,727 miles
  • 2017 – 134,751 miles
  • 2016 – 113,318 miles
  • 2015 – 88,762 miles
  • 2014 – 71,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,147 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Lowering springs on rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,147 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    239,147 miles
    Test number
    461481838340
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. Fail239,026 miles (+3,522)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,026 miles
    Test number
    940073635957
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users on idle when warm (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass235,504 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    235,504 miles
    Test number
    424183204017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lowering springs on rear
  4. Fail235,504 miles (+5,279)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,504 miles
    Test number
    288324368066
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lowering springs on rear
  5. Pass230,225 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    230,225 miles
    Test number
    639180004902
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside, Sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight loose not likely to fall
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside, Upper limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. Fail230,218 miles (+87)2 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,218 miles
    Test number
    965178185701
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure Nearside, Rear bolt (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside, Sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight loose not likely to fall
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside, Upper limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail230,131 miles (+8,824)5 dangerous9 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,131 miles
    Test number
    115003270900
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.25 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorObligatory mirror insecure interior mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/3519 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn and perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  8. Pass221,307 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    221,307 miles
    Test number
    243741419034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall
  9. Fail221,305 miles (+6,156)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,305 miles
    Test number
    172461395318
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall
  10. Pass215,149 miles (+12,196)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    215,149 miles
    Test number
    389960120206
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass202,953 miles (+14,248)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    202,953 miles
    Test number
    995813086700
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  12. Pass188,705 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    188,705 miles
    Test number
    665446639319
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn both rear springs coil bound (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail188,705 miles (+16,280)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,705 miles
    Test number
    511793817231
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring worn both rear springs coil bound (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass172,425 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    172,425 miles
    Test number
    743153516191
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Fail172,407 miles (+17,680)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,407 miles
    Test number
    417208725512
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, worn on inner edge 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape 225 40 18
  16. Pass154,727 miles (+19,976)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    154,727 miles
    Test number
    681504822127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass134,751 miles (+21,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    134,751 miles
    Test number
    432002363641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall
  18. Pass113,318 miles (+24,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,318 miles
    Test number
    976964884126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge
  19. Pass88,762 miles (+16,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,762 miles
    Test number
    858699785128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass71,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,895 miles
    Test number
    966740324164
    • 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)

Questions about Y5 LBX

Does Y5 LBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 LBX is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 LBX?
The MOT on Y5 LBX is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 LBX done?
Y5 LBX was recorded at 239,147 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 14,079 miles a year.
Has Y5 LBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 LBX has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 LBX 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 Y5 LBX find?
Y5 LBX passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides.

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