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Austin A40

Black and Grey · Petrol · 1962 · 948 cc

DWC 156MOT history

DWC 156 is a black and grey petrol Austin A40 first used on 22 Aug 1962. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 2 of 3 MOT tests, with 54,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
54,931 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
3
2 passed · 1 failed
Per year
196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DWC 156
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A40
Colour
Black and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
22 Aug 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

DWC 156 was last recorded at 54,931 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 2,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,378 miles · 11 Jul 2012
Between the last two tests
2,553 miles
Average per year
196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,931 miles
  • 2012 – 52,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,931 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

3 tests since 11 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,931 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,931 miles
    Test number
    556597606858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail52,378 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,378 miles
    Test number
    257213592424
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  3. Pass52,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,378 miles
    Test number
    299873192446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DWC 156

What vehicle is registration DWC 156 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DWC 156 on a black and grey petrol Austin A40 first used on 22 Aug 1962. 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 DWC 156 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on DWC 156 expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on DWC 156?
The MOT on DWC 156 expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has DWC 156 done?
DWC 156 was recorded at 54,931 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 196 miles a year.
Has DWC 156 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DWC 156 has failed 1 of its 3 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on DWC 156 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 DWC 156 find?
DWC 156 passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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