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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

K36 RABMOT history

K36 RAB is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 7 May 1993. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 156,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2024
Mileage
156,225 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2023
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K36 RAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
7 May 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K36 RAB was last recorded at 156,225 miles on 2 Jun 2023, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2015: 147,670 miles, lower than 147,694 miles on 14 Jan 2015.

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
156,200 miles · 28 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
1,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,225 miles
  • 2022 – 156,200 miles
  • 2017 – 156,134 miles
  • 2015 – 147,670 miles
  • 2013 – 145,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,225 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.

  • Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

8 tests since 16 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,225 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    156,225 miles
    Test number
    553463666662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    156,200 miles
    Test number
    376826348166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail156,200 miles (+66)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,200 miles
    Test number
    289045192240
    • MajorCentral Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged engine bay (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested idle to high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass156,134 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    156,134 miles
    Test number
    865577097819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail156,073 miles (+8,403)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,073 miles
    Test number
    202134067856
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wiring plug (3.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering system fouling fuel pipes and wiring looms (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  6. Pass147,670 miles (-24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    147,670 miles
    Test number
    969226815026
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  7. Fail147,694 miles (+2,316)9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,694 miles
    Test number
    766094115083
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNone o/e engine fitted
    • NoteRear seats removed

  8. Pass145,378 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    145,378 miles
    Test number
    798629883282
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about K36 RAB

Does K36 RAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K36 RAB expired on 1 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K36 RAB?
The MOT on K36 RAB expired on 1 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K36 RAB done?
K36 RAB was recorded at 156,225 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2023, an average of 1,127 miles a year.
Has K36 RAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K36 RAB has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on K36 RAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K36 RAB find?
K36 RAB passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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