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Austin A40

Blue and Black · Petrol · 1962 · 948 cc

181 DXAMOT history

181 DXA is a blue and black petrol Austin A40 first used on 14 Feb 1962. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 22,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
22,523 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
39 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
181 DXA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A40
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
14 Feb 1962
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

181 DXA was last recorded at 22,523 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
22,515 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
39 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,523 miles
  • 2025 – 22,515 miles
  • 2024 – 22,507 miles
  • 2023 – 22,490 miles
  • 2022 – 22,483 miles
  • 2021 – 22,472 miles
  • 2020 – 22,449 miles
  • 2019 – 22,427 miles
  • 2018 – 22,412 miles
  • 2017 – 22,393 miles
  • 2016 – 22,379 miles
  • 2015 – 22,347 miles
  • 2014 – 22,297 miles
  • 2013 – 21,964 miles
  • 2012 – 21,920 miles
  • 2011 – 21,897 miles
  • 2010 – 21,843 miles
  • 2009 – 21,820 miles
  • 2008 – 21,786 miles
  • 2007 – 21,752 miles
  • 2006 – 21,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,523 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,523 miles (+8)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    22,523 miles
    Test number
    891414939677
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass22,515 miles (+8)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    22,515 miles
    Test number
    894951810847
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass22,507 miles (+17)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    22,507 miles
    Test number
    784969714544
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass22,490 miles (+7)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    22,490 miles
    Test number
    449712352869
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass22,483 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    22,483 miles
    Test number
    959304540142
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass22,472 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    22,472 miles
    Test number
    974511312719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,449 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    22,449 miles
    Test number
    277388824199
    • AdvisorySome cracking between treads on all tyres

  8. Pass22,427 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    22,427 miles
    Test number
    265550559204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,412 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    22,412 miles
    Test number
    882056980363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,393 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    22,393 miles
    Test number
    470506251253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,379 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    22,379 miles
    Test number
    409488730931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,347 miles (+50)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,347 miles
    Test number
    908950195147
    • NoteWear found in steering box and lower king pins

  13. Pass22,297 miles (+333)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,297 miles
    Test number
    758947194141
    • NoteWear found in steering box

  14. Pass21,964 miles (+44)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    21,964 miles
    Test number
    515653983155
    • NoteSlight play detected at steering wheel

  15. Pass21,920 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,920 miles
    Test number
    249699972481
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  16. Pass21,897 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,897 miles
    Test number
    388241101273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,843 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,843 miles
    Test number
    492492900272
    • NoteSlight lift in king pins both sides

  18. Pass21,820 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,820 miles
    Test number
    432683309228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,786 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    21,786 miles
    Test number
    372313308246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,752 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,752 miles
    Test number
    814052997104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,738 miles
    Test number
    611060006233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 181 DXA

What vehicle is registration 181 DXA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 181 DXA on a blue and black petrol Austin A40 first used on 14 Feb 1962. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 181 DXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 181 DXA is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 181 DXA?
The MOT on 181 DXA is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 181 DXA done?
181 DXA was recorded at 22,523 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 39 miles a year.
Has 181 DXA ever failed its MOT?
No. 181 DXA has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 181 DXA 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 181 DXA find?
181 DXA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 4 minor defects: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front inner track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 1 more.

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