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Alvis Firefly

Green · Petrol · 1933 · 1,496 cc

AXA 580MOT history

AXA 580 is a green petrol Alvis Firefly first used on 31 Dec 1933. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2025 and it has passed 8 of 15 MOT tests, with 41,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2025
Mileage
41,863 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
15
8 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AXA 580
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alvis
Model
Firefly
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1933
First used
31 Dec 1933
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2025
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

AXA 580 was last recorded at 41,863 miles on 15 May 2024, 33,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2010: 6,786 miles, lower than 54,751 miles on 12 Mar 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
8,559 miles · 20 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
33,304 miles
Average per year
2,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 41,863 miles
  • 2021 – 8,559 miles
  • 2020 – 8,551 miles
  • 2019 – 8,347 miles
  • 2010 – 6,786 miles
  • 2009 – 54,751 miles
  • 2008 – 4,010 miles
  • 2006 – 1,120 miles
  • 2005 – 430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,863 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front king pin slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass41,863 miles (+33,304)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    41,863 miles
    Test number
    118832059935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass8,559 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    8,559 miles
    Test number
    283621813190
    • AdvisoryFront Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail8,551 miles (+182)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,551 miles
    Test number
    110115139554
    • MajorNearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass8,369 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    8,369 miles
    Test number
    509429309852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front king pin slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front king pin slight play

  5. Fail8,356 miles (+9)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,356 miles
    Test number
    778994025641
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened central (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front king pin slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front king pin slight play

  6. Fail8,347 miles (+1,561)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,347 miles
    Test number
    668686361295
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake drum fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake rod worn but not seriously weakened centre (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front king pin slight play

  7. Pass6,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    6,786 miles
    Test number
    400098070033
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  8. Fail6,786 miles (-47,965)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,786 miles
    Test number
    894328270081
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  9. Pass54,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,751 miles
    Test number
    130761179030
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  10. Fail54,751 miles (+50,741)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,751 miles
    Test number
    573871279001
    • Repaired at testIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  11. Fail4,010 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,010 miles
    Test number
    221357118057
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight lift in both front king pin bushes

  12. Pass4,010 miles (+2,890)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    4,010 miles
    Test number
    840167318060
    • NoteSlight lift in both front king pin bushes

  13. Pass1,120 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    1,120 miles
    Test number
    372264196275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail430 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    430 miles
    Test number
    181075665223
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    430 miles
    Test number
    853925665207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about AXA 580

What vehicle is registration AXA 580 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AXA 580 on a green petrol Alvis Firefly first used on 31 Dec 1933. 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 AXA 580 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on AXA 580 expired on 14 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on AXA 580?
The MOT on AXA 580 expired on 14 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has AXA 580 done?
AXA 580 was recorded at 41,863 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 2,222 miles a year.
Has AXA 580 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AXA 580 has failed 7 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on AXA 580 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on AXA 580 find?
AXA 580 passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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