Vauxhall Astra
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,686 cc
B5 VXDMOT history
B5 VXD is a grey diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 310,968 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 310,968 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 23,094 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B5 VXD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,686 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
B5 VXD was last recorded at 310,968 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 9,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 301,284 miles · 3 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,684 miles
- Average per year
- 23,094 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 310,968 miles
- 2025 – 301,284 miles
- 2024 – 180,049 miles
- 2023 – 169,883 miles
- 2022 – 163,143 miles
- 2021 – 149,902 miles
- 2020 – 135,720 miles
- 2019 – 112,590 miles
- 2018 – 90,984 miles
- 2017 – 73,561 miles
- 2016 – 56,917 miles
- 2015 – 41,745 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass310,968 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread stepping
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 12 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass310,968 miles (+9,684)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 310,968 miles
- Test number
- 211734712545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass301,284 miles (+121,235)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 301,284 miles
- Test number
- 818555790497
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass180,049 miles (+21)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 180,049 miles
- Test number
- 931877828292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre tread stepping
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted stopping full inspection of vehicle
Fail180,028 miles (+885)4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,028 miles
- Test number
- 830448011328
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre tread stepping
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted stopping full inspection of vehicle
Pass179,143 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 179,143 miles
- Test number
- 124345455023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshields loose, but wont become detached.
Fail179,143 miles (+9,260)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,143 miles
- Test number
- 126970277203
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshields loose, but wont become detached.
Pass169,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 169,883 miles
- Test number
- 789246527200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,883 miles (+6,740)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,883 miles
- Test number
- 814510433678
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass163,143 miles (+13,241)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 163,143 miles
- Test number
- 734712251929
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass149,902 miles (+57)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 149,902 miles
- Test number
- 696023361244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail149,845 miles (+14,125)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,845 miles
- Test number
- 631493081164
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass135,720 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 135,720 miles
- Test number
- 639990822493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,719 miles (+23,129)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,719 miles
- Test number
- 332661203444
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,590 miles (+21,606)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 112,590 miles
- Test number
- 138797530021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,984 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 90,984 miles
- Test number
- 978858140402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,984 miles (+17,423)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,984 miles
- Test number
- 695632247567
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass73,561 miles (+16,644)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 73,561 miles
- Test number
- 521465545601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,917 miles (+15,172)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 56,917 miles
- Test number
- 339181689042
- AdvisoryRear rear brake pads wearing thin
Pass41,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 41,745 miles
- Test number
- 316823545007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,745 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,745 miles
- Test number
- 989533445053
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Questions about B5 VXD
- Does B5 VXD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B5 VXD is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on B5 VXD?
- The MOT on B5 VXD is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has B5 VXD done?
- B5 VXD was recorded at 310,968 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 23,094 miles a year.
- Has B5 VXD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B5 VXD has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on B5 VXD 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 B5 VXD find?
- B5 VXD passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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