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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,686 cc

7960 MCMOT history

7960 MC is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 156,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

7960 MC silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
156,153 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7960 MC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

7960 MC was last recorded at 156,153 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,051 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
1,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,153 miles
  • 2025 – 152,592 miles
  • 2024 – 149,186 miles
  • 2023 – 145,050 miles
  • 2022 – 140,705 miles
  • 2021 – 136,136 miles
  • 2020 – 132,896 miles
  • 2019 – 130,813 miles
  • 2018 – 128,284 miles
  • 2013 – 128,147 miles
  • 2012 – 127,660 miles
  • 2011 – 126,961 miles
  • 2010 – 126,220 miles
  • 2009 – 125,260 miles
  • 2008 – 124,078 miles
  • 2007 – 122,500 miles
  • 2006 – 115,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,153 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer silencer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,153 miles (+102)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    156,153 miles
    Test number
    670623561646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer silencer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail156,051 miles (+3,459)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,051 miles
    Test number
    579163802160
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer silencer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass152,592 miles (+3,406)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,592 miles
    Test number
    465034516060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Pass149,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,186 miles
    Test number
    718581416470
    • 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))

  5. Fail149,186 miles (+4,136)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,186 miles
    Test number
    314336130732
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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))

  6. Pass145,050 miles (+4,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,050 miles
    Test number
    784544981877
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck breather pipe cracking.

  7. Pass140,705 miles (+4,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,705 miles
    Test number
    920627469689
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck \breather pipe split

  8. Pass136,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,136 miles
    Test number
    715212761875
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail136,136 miles (+3,240)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,136 miles
    Test number
    893465264023
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass132,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,896 miles
    Test number
    950593572128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,896 miles (+2,083)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,896 miles
    Test number
    186915192697
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass130,813 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,813 miles
    Test number
    960030234564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    128,284 miles
    Test number
    184740551768
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  14. Fail128,284 miles (+137)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,284 miles
    Test number
    414084115853
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  15. Pass128,147 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    128,147 miles
    Test number
    307282343198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass127,660 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    127,660 miles
    Test number
    219888702144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass126,961 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    126,961 miles
    Test number
    267552901144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass126,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    126,220 miles
    Test number
    283754200155
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  19. Fail126,220 miles (+960)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,220 miles
    Test number
    914624500175
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  20. Pass125,260 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    125,260 miles
    Test number
    962248099016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail125,257 miles (+1,179)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,257 miles
    Test number
    713047299075
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass124,078 miles (+1,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    124,078 miles
    Test number
    664450508110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass122,500 miles (+6,860)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    122,500 miles
    Test number
    713723157044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass115,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    115,640 miles
    Test number
    143573656017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 7960 MC

What vehicle is registration 7960 MC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7960 MC on a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 8 Mar 2002. 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 7960 MC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7960 MC is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 7960 MC?
The MOT on 7960 MC is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 7960 MC done?
7960 MC was recorded at 156,153 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 1,975 miles a year.
Has 7960 MC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7960 MC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 7960 MC 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 7960 MC find?
7960 MC passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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