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Austin A 30

Green · Petrol · 1956 · 803 cc

225 XVWMOT history

225 XVW is a green petrol Austin A 30 first used on 10 Mar 1956. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 52,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
52,082 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2022
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
28 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
225 XVW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A 30
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
803 cc
Year of manufacture
1956
First used
10 Mar 1956
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

225 XVW was last recorded at 52,082 miles on 10 Feb 2022, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2010.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Feb 2007: 51 miles, lower than 51,835 miles on 5 Feb 2007.
  • 11 Feb 2010: 52,004 miles, lower than 52,043 miles on 9 Feb 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
52,065 miles · 23 Feb 2010
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
28 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 52,082 miles
  • 2010 – 52,065 miles
  • 2009 – 52,043 miles
  • 2008 – 51,978 miles
  • 2007 – 51 miles
  • 2006 – 51,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,082 miles
  • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt various (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to floor/chassis

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 Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass52,082 miles (+17)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,082 miles
    Test number
    329299133148
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt various (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to floor/chassis

  2. Pass52,065 miles (+61)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,065 miles
    Test number
    252734050095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to floor and chassis

  3. Fail52,004 miles (-39)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,004 miles
    Test number
    813062740087
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to floor and chassis

  4. Pass52,043 miles (+65)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,043 miles
    Test number
    622080949008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteRusting areas on front and rear cross members

  5. Pass51,978 miles (+51,927)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,978 miles
    Test number
    284186138029
    • NoteVarious areas of rust on underside of vehicle

  6. Pass51 miles (-51,784)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51 miles
    Test number
    971684847071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,835 miles (+202)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,835 miles
    Test number
    754106037007
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion on body and underside

  8. Pass51,633 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,633 miles
    Test number
    491300466025
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRusting areas on vehicle

  9. Fail51,629 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,629 miles
    Test number
    214661456014
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTrikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteRusting areas on vehicle

Questions about 225 XVW

What vehicle is registration 225 XVW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 225 XVW on a green petrol Austin A 30 first used on 10 Mar 1956. 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 225 XVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 225 XVW expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 225 XVW?
The MOT on 225 XVW expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 225 XVW done?
225 XVW was recorded at 52,082 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2022, an average of 28 miles a year.
Has 225 XVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 225 XVW has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2010.
Has the mileage on 225 XVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 225 XVW find?
225 XVW passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt various; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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