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Austin A90

Beige · Petrol · 1955 · 2,639 cc

565 XWFMOT history

565 XWF is a beige petrol Austin A90 first used on 21 Oct 1955. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 97,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2025
Mileage
97,814 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
565 XWF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A90
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,639 cc
Year of manufacture
1955
First used
21 Oct 1955
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

565 XWF was last recorded at 97,814 miles on 16 Apr 2024, 262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,552 miles · 24 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
262 miles
Average per year
723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,814 miles
  • 2023 – 97,552 miles
  • 2021 – 97,483 miles
  • 2020 – 97,454 miles
  • 2019 – 97,396 miles
  • 2018 – 97,297 miles
  • 2017 – 96,941 miles
  • 2016 – 96,683 miles
  • 2015 – 96,337 miles
  • 2014 – 96,021 miles
  • 2013 – 95,681 miles
  • 2012 – 95,288 miles
  • 2011 – 94,676 miles
  • 2010 – 94,374 miles
  • 2009 – 93,965 miles
  • 2008 – 92,301 miles
  • 2007 – 89,130 miles
  • 2006 – 86,372 miles
  • 2005 – 84,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,814 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.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,814 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,814 miles
    Test number
    983107991517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,552 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,552 miles
    Test number
    553069639172
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,483 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,483 miles
    Test number
    943515065053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,454 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,454 miles
    Test number
    157164310844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,396 miles
    Test number
    362685103598
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail97,396 miles (+99)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,396 miles
    Test number
    708706990679
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass97,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,297 miles
    Test number
    786312962976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,297 miles (+356)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,297 miles
    Test number
    151186720478
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass96,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,941 miles
    Test number
    676779336105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,941 miles (+258)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,941 miles
    Test number
    597198821778
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass96,683 miles (+346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,683 miles
    Test number
    843992497931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play linkage has slight play throughout steering system (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass96,337 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,337 miles
    Test number
    889217669873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,021 miles (+340)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,021 miles
    Test number
    195569774225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSteering system has slight play due to number of steering joints

  14. Pass95,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,681 miles
    Test number
    319554673236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,677 miles (+389)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,677 miles
    Test number
    279664373236
    • FailureNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass95,288 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    95,288 miles
    Test number
    135456372237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail95,270 miles (+594)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,270 miles
    Test number
    545653662282
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass94,676 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,676 miles
    Test number
    466793661219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,654 miles (+280)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,654 miles
    Test number
    296772661259
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  20. Pass94,374 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    94,374 miles
    Test number
    300676960438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,366 miles (+401)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,366 miles
    Test number
    382668450419
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass93,965 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    93,965 miles
    Test number
    974920619234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,948 miles (+1,647)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,948 miles
    Test number
    312712309204
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass92,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,301 miles
    Test number
    500857508200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail92,301 miles (+3,171)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,301 miles
    Test number
    612209198167
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass89,130 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    89,130 miles
    Test number
    793850307231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail89,112 miles (+2,740)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,112 miles
    Test number
    714844767196
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Subframe 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass86,372 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    86,372 miles
    Test number
    834414966108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass84,203 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    84,203 miles
    Test number
    572165365183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail84,184 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,184 miles
    Test number
    162454265108
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Questions about 565 XWF

What vehicle is registration 565 XWF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 565 XWF on a beige petrol Austin A90 first used on 21 Oct 1955. 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 565 XWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 565 XWF expired on 23 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 565 XWF?
The MOT on 565 XWF expired on 23 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 565 XWF done?
565 XWF was recorded at 97,814 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2024, an average of 723 miles a year.
Has 565 XWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 565 XWF has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on 565 XWF 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 565 XWF find?
565 XWF passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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