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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

K40 DYEMOT history

K40 DYE is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 137,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

K40 DYE black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2025
Mileage
137,514 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 DYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 DYE was last recorded at 137,514 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 7,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,092 miles · 12 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
7,422 miles
Average per year
11,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,514 miles
  • 2023 – 130,092 miles
  • 2022 – 119,832 miles
  • 2021 – 108,365 miles
  • 2020 – 97,473 miles
  • 2019 – 81,371 miles
  • 2018 – 61,806 miles
  • 2017 – 44,123 miles
  • 2016 – 37,982 miles
  • 2015 – 29,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,514 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,514 miles (+7,422)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    137,514 miles
    Test number
    189354916048
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass130,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,092 miles
    Test number
    235604185541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail130,092 miles (+10,260)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,092 miles
    Test number
    648183577317
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass119,832 miles (+11,467)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,832 miles
    Test number
    154536376192
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass108,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,365 miles
    Test number
    636280390117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,365 miles (+10,892)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,365 miles
    Test number
    428995567195
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass97,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,473 miles
    Test number
    326881489782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,473 miles (+16,102)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,473 miles
    Test number
    327657142935
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass81,371 miles (+19,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,371 miles
    Test number
    643509294929
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass61,806 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,806 miles
    Test number
    346880255078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail61,806 miles (+17,683)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,806 miles
    Test number
    826182783289
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass44,123 miles (+6,141)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,123 miles
    Test number
    164941383340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,982 miles
    Test number
    216159347215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,982 miles (+8,036)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,982 miles
    Test number
    753141248762
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass29,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,946 miles
    Test number
    505637475073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 DYE

Does K40 DYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 DYE expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 DYE?
The MOT on K40 DYE expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 DYE done?
K40 DYE was recorded at 137,514 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 11,813 miles a year.
Has K40 DYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 DYE has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on K40 DYE 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 K40 DYE find?
K40 DYE passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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