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Vauxhall Astra

Gold · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

J66 DRUMOT history

J66 DRU is a gold petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

J66 DRU gold Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
103,803 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 DRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 DRU was last recorded at 103,803 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,781 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
3,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,803 miles
  • 2024 – 101,013 miles
  • 2023 – 99,683 miles
  • 2022 – 90,381 miles
  • 2021 – 79,418 miles
  • 2020 – 74,483 miles
  • 2019 – 72,050 miles
  • 2018 – 70,578 miles
  • 2017 – 69,645 miles
  • 2016 – 68,204 miles
  • 2015 – 65,537 miles
  • 2014 – 62,112 miles
  • 2013 – 58,860 miles
  • 2012 – 55,643 miles
  • 2011 – 52,550 miles
  • 2010 – 49,204 miles
  • 2009 – 45,797 miles
  • 2008 – 41,914 miles
  • 2007 – 40,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,803 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,803 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,803 miles
    Test number
    462184934948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail103,781 miles (+2,768)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,781 miles
    Test number
    690776318153
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,013 miles (+1,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,013 miles
    Test number
    979394304512
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass99,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,683 miles
    Test number
    112067635722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,683 miles (+9,302)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,683 miles
    Test number
    143098648139
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass90,381 miles (+10,963)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,381 miles
    Test number
    742135752732
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion; Exhaust, Front Sub frame, Front suspension arms, Rear axle, Rear shocks, Rear springs, Front shocks.

  7. Pass79,418 miles (+4,935)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,418 miles
    Test number
    871023901979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,483 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,483 miles
    Test number
    976175569517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,050 miles
    Test number
    568318230987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,050 miles (+1,472)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,050 miles
    Test number
    898410623447
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass70,578 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,578 miles
    Test number
    674382821470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,524 miles (+879)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,524 miles
    Test number
    962990844876
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass69,645 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,645 miles
    Test number
    901905431295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail69,645 miles (+1,441)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,645 miles
    Test number
    646480459956
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,204 miles (+2,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,204 miles
    Test number
    703196142528
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s,edges inner and outer worn. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

  16. Pass65,537 miles (+3,425)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,537 miles
    Test number
    423432208989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,112 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,112 miles
    Test number
    446221504417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,860 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,860 miles
    Test number
    449805093259
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass58,860 miles (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,860 miles
    Test number
    595655293278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,643 miles (+3,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,643 miles
    Test number
    328417492411
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass52,550 miles (+3,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,550 miles
    Test number
    117890991205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass49,204 miles (+3,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,204 miles
    Test number
    160683990224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,797 miles (+3,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    45,797 miles
    Test number
    614117989222
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass41,914 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,914 miles
    Test number
    733055308372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,128 miles
    Test number
    891544167133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 DRU

Does J66 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J66 DRU expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J66 DRU?
The MOT on J66 DRU expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J66 DRU done?
J66 DRU was recorded at 103,803 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 3,519 miles a year.
Has J66 DRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 DRU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on J66 DRU 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 J66 DRU find?
J66 DRU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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