# LM51DVC — VAUXHALL ASTRA MOT History & Vehicle Check

LM51DVC is a Silver VAUXHALL ASTRA, Petrol (1598cc), first registered 2002-02-20. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for LM51DVC — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | LM51DVC |
| Make | VAUXHALL |
| Model | ASTRA |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1598cc |
| First registered | 2002-02-20 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2020-02-06 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 22
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 9
- Pass rate: 59.09%
- Total defects recorded: 114

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-07 14:16:53 | PASSED | 126,360 MI | 2020-02-06 00:00:00 |
| 2019-01-29 11:55:00 | FAILED | 126,312 MI | — |
| 2018-01-25 13:38:37 | PASSED | 122,154 MI | 2019-01-31 00:00:00 |
| 2018-01-22 12:39:59 | FAILED | 122,128 MI | — |
| 2017-02-01 16:56:23 | PASSED | 118,013 MI | 2018-01-31 00:00:00 |
| 2017-01-28 14:59:40 | FAILED | 117,976 MI | — |
| 2016-01-28 17:00:03 | PASSED | 110,273 MI | 2017-01-27 00:00:00 |
| 2016-01-28 17:00:02 | FAILED | 110,273 MI | — |
| 2015-01-28 14:46:38 | PASSED | 96,468 MI | 2016-01-27 00:00:00 |
| 2015-01-28 13:47:46 | FAILED | 96,456 MI | — |
| 2014-01-21 12:38:48 | FAILED | 82,467 MI | — |
| 2014-01-21 12:38:48 | PASSED | 82,467 MI | 2015-01-20 00:00:00 |
| 2013-12-16 12:38:34 | FAILED | 82,315 MI | — |
| 2012-11-19 08:59:33 | PASSED | 70,308 MI | 2013-12-16 00:00:00 |
| 2011-11-25 09:12:34 | PASSED | 65,612 MI | 2012-12-16 00:00:00 |
| 2011-11-25 09:12:34 | FAILED | 65,612 MI | — |
| 2010-11-29 17:18:35 | PASSED | 61,745 MI | 2011-12-16 00:00:00 |
| 2010-11-29 09:11:17 | FAILED | 61,744 MI | — |
| 2009-11-25 09:13:51 | PASSED | 55,871 MI | 2010-12-16 00:00:00 |
| 2008-12-01 09:00:04 | PASSED | 50,009 MI | 2009-12-16 00:00:00 |
| 2007-12-03 09:04:38 | PASSED | 43,900 MI | 2008-12-16 00:00:00 |
| 2006-11-29 10:10:37 | PASSED | 37,379 MI | 2007-12-16 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2019-02-07 14:16:53 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2019-01-29 11:55:00 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

**2018-01-25 13:38:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Spare tyre defective ()

**2018-01-22 12:39:59 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Spare tyre defective ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- FAIL: Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FAIL: Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

**2017-02-01 16:56:23 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- ADVISORY: Oil leak ()

**2017-01-28 14:59:40 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FAIL: Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

**2016-01-28 17:00:03 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2016-01-28 17:00:02 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- PRS: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2015-01-28 14:46:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- USER ENTERED: child seat on rear seat not fitted at time of test
- USER ENTERED: body sill covers fitted
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2015-01-28 13:47:46 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- USER ENTERED: child seat on rear seat not fitted at time of test
- USER ENTERED: body sill covers fitted

**2014-01-21 12:38:48 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- USER ENTERED: front brake pads getting low

**2014-01-21 12:38:48 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: front brake pads getting low

**2013-12-16 12:38:34 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- USER ENTERED: Offside rear tyre damaged on the outer sidewall.

**2012-11-19 08:59:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- USER ENTERED: radiator damp
- USER ENTERED: nsr brake pipe corroded just acceptable recommend attention(compensator to hose)
- USER ENTERED: slight corrosion osf chassis rail by subframe mount

**2011-11-25 09:12:34 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- USER ENTERED: child seat fitted nsr/loose,seat belt not checked
- USER ENTERED: front exhaust flexable section deteriorated and leaking slightly recommend attention,rear exhaust section and joint corroded
- USER ENTERED: nsr brake pipe corroded(compensator to hose),osr brake pipe slightly corroded(compensator to hose)
- USER ENTERED: Nail in offside front tyre
- USER ENTERED: plastic trims on outer sills limited view
- USER ENTERED: slight play and knock in os steering rack track rod inner joint

**2011-11-25 09:12:34 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- PRS: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- USER ENTERED: slight play and knock in os steering rack track rod inner joint
- USER ENTERED: plastic trims on outer sills limited view
- USER ENTERED: nsr brake pipe corroded(compensator to hose),osr brake pipe slightly corroded(compensator to hose)
- USER ENTERED: front exhaust flexable section deteriorated and leaking slightly recommend attention,rear exhaust section and joint corroded
- USER ENTERED: child seat fitted nsr/loose,seat belt not checked
- USER ENTERED: Nail in offside front tyre

**2010-11-29 17:18:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully
- USER ENTERED: nsr wheel rim slightly distorted
- USER ENTERED: front exhaust flexable section deteriorated and leaking slightly/centre and rear exhaust sections corroded
- USER ENTERED: play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts

**2010-11-29 09:11:17 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- USER ENTERED: nsr wheel rim slightly distorted
- USER ENTERED: front exhaust flexable section deteriorated and leaking slightly/centre and rear exhaust sections corroded
- USER ENTERED: both rear tyres perishing,nsr tread wear uneven and slightly distorted
- USER ENTERED: osf brake pipe corroded,recommend attention
- USER ENTERED: play in nsf and osf top suspension mounts
- USER ENTERED: plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully
- USER ENTERED: osf wiper split

**2009-11-25 09:13:51 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- USER ENTERED: slight play in front top suspension mounts
- USER ENTERED: rear exhaust box corroded,front flexable section in poor condition/leaking slightly
- USER ENTERED: osf brake pipe corroding
- USER ENTERED: both rear tyres perishing

**2008-12-01 09:00:04 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: rear exhaust section and joint corroding
- USER ENTERED: plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully
- USER ENTERED: slight play in front top suspension mounts

**2007-12-03 09:04:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- USER ENTERED: front wipers smearing
- USER ENTERED: both rear tyres perishing
- USER ENTERED: slight play in top suspension mounts

**2006-11-29 10:10:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- USER ENTERED: n/s/r tyre perishing & worn on edges
- USER ENTERED: front brake discs slightly worn & corroded
- USER ENTERED: rear exhaust silencer & joint badly corroded

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for LM51DVC is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LM51DVC. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.