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Austin A40

Blue · Petrol · 1961 · 948 cc

901 BXPMOT history

901 BXP is a blue petrol Austin A40 first used on 5 Apr 1961. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 10,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2025
Mileage
10,210 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2024
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
14 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
901 BXP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
5 Apr 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

901 BXP was last recorded at 10,210 miles on 4 Aug 2024, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
10,084 miles · 22 Oct 2015
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
14 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 10,210 miles
  • 2015 – 10,084 miles
  • 2013 – 10,070 miles
  • 2012 – 10,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass10,210 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

5 tests since 29 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass10,210 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    10,210 miles
    Test number
    818603388232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass10,084 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    10,084 miles
    Test number
    708227348944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass10,070 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    10,070 miles
    Test number
    765681243121
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  4. Fail10,070 miles (+36)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,070 miles
    Test number
    686134833123
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  5. Pass10,034 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    10,034 miles
    Test number
    847360652139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteHbrake is sticking slightly on lever

Questions about 901 BXP

What vehicle is registration 901 BXP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 901 BXP on a blue petrol Austin A40 first used on 5 Apr 1961. 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 901 BXP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 901 BXP expired on 3 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 901 BXP?
The MOT on 901 BXP expired on 3 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 901 BXP done?
901 BXP was recorded at 10,210 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2024, an average of 14 miles a year.
Has 901 BXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 901 BXP has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2013.
Has the mileage on 901 BXP 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 901 BXP find?
901 BXP passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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