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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

J66 GROMOT history

J66 GRO is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

J66 GRO silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2023
Mileage
83,429 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 GRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

J66 GRO was last recorded at 83,429 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 13,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,332 miles · 18 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
13,097 miles
Average per year
5,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,429 miles
  • 2022 – 70,332 miles
  • 2021 – 67,590 miles
  • 2020 – 66,074 miles
  • 2019 – 63,583 miles
  • 2018 – 59,908 miles
  • 2017 – 54,255 miles
  • 2016 – 50,004 miles
  • 2015 – 41,218 miles
  • 2014 – 33,011 miles
  • 2013 – 27,604 miles
  • 2012 – 22,215 miles
  • 2011 – 15,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,429 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,429 miles (+13,097)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,429 miles
    Test number
    481318011317
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass70,332 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,332 miles
    Test number
    745335316089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,329 miles (+2,739)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,329 miles
    Test number
    385865782998
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  4. Pass67,590 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,590 miles
    Test number
    964816454988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,074 miles (+2,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,074 miles
    Test number
    783550949512
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,583 miles
    Test number
    263181387647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,583 miles (+3,675)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,583 miles
    Test number
    747177943102
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed below limit and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass59,908 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,908 miles
    Test number
    127804434979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail59,908 miles (+5,653)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,908 miles
    Test number
    581437797328
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass54,255 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,255 miles
    Test number
    770174823357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,004 miles (+8,786)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,004 miles
    Test number
    631979991615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,218 miles (+8,207)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,218 miles
    Test number
    466468795007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,011 miles (+5,407)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,011 miles
    Test number
    118269994045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,604 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,604 miles
    Test number
    617860203126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,215 miles (+6,502)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,215 miles
    Test number
    135714882038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,713 miles
    Test number
    159114991022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 GRO

Does J66 GRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J66 GRO expired on 17 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J66 GRO?
The MOT on J66 GRO expired on 17 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J66 GRO done?
J66 GRO was recorded at 83,429 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 5,032 miles a year.
Has J66 GRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 GRO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on J66 GRO 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 GRO find?
J66 GRO failed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 1 dangerous defect and 7 major defects: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also bald on inner edge; battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 5 more.

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