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Vauxhall Astra

Gold · Petrol · 1983 · 1,297 cc

A134 VABMOT history

A134 VAB is a gold petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Aug 1983. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 40,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2024
Mileage
40,099 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A134 VAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,297 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
1 Aug 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

A134 VAB was last recorded at 40,099 miles on 7 Oct 2023, 514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,585 miles · 25 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
514 miles
Average per year
516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 40,099 miles
  • 2022 – 39,585 miles
  • 2021 – 39,097 miles
  • 2020 – 38,979 miles
  • 2019 – 38,550 miles
  • 2018 – 37,759 miles
  • 2016 – 36,219 miles
  • 2015 – 35,465 miles
  • 2014 – 35,077 miles
  • 2013 – 33,417 miles
  • 2012 – 32,480 miles
  • 2008 – 31,427 miles
  • 2006 – 31,250 miles
  • 2005 – 30,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,099 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,099 miles (+514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    40,099 miles
    Test number
    791204314188
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass39,585 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,585 miles
    Test number
    929758896883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail39,581 miles (+484)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,581 miles
    Test number
    701556641160
    • DangerousBrake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in wheel arc (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust hole in boot floor at nsr corner of boot

  4. Pass39,097 miles (+118)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    39,097 miles
    Test number
    517888122811
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass38,979 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,979 miles
    Test number
    191047368487
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail38,979 miles (+429)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,979 miles
    Test number
    522147824753
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass38,550 miles (+791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,550 miles
    Test number
    647713854584
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  8. Pass37,759 miles (+1,540)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    37,759 miles
    Test number
    534541962317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting of lower arm (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting of lower arm (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Pass36,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,219 miles
    Test number
    776920910953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail36,219 miles (+754)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,219 miles
    Test number
    614576443370
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  11. Pass35,465 miles (+388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,465 miles
    Test number
    811111605824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass35,077 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,077 miles
    Test number
    309191054282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,417 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,417 miles
    Test number
    157883663225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,480 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,480 miles
    Test number
    895911762224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,437 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,437 miles
    Test number
    659139572122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,427 miles
    Test number
    963912428334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,427 miles (+177)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,427 miles
    Test number
    111833818323
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass31,250 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,250 miles
    Test number
    910332516277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    30,694 miles
    Test number
    902293205273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,694 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,694 miles
    Test number
    174353405211
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Questions about A134 VAB

Does A134 VAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A134 VAB expired on 24 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A134 VAB?
The MOT on A134 VAB expired on 24 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A134 VAB done?
A134 VAB was recorded at 40,099 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2023, an average of 516 miles a year.
Has A134 VAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A134 VAB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on A134 VAB 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 A134 VAB find?
A134 VAB passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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