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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

K40 JAAMOT history

K40 JAA is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 54,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

K40 JAA black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,229 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 JAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 JAA was last recorded at 54,229 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,272 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
957 miles
Average per year
2,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,229 miles
  • 2025 – 53,272 miles
  • 2024 – 51,487 miles
  • 2023 – 49,044 miles
  • 2022 – 46,209 miles
  • 2021 – 43,638 miles
  • 2020 – 42,611 miles
  • 2019 – 40,817 miles
  • 2018 – 36,443 miles
  • 2017 – 35,998 miles
  • 2016 – 31,850 miles
  • 2015 – 28,583 miles
  • 2014 – 22,837 miles
  • 2013 – 18,296 miles
  • 2012 – 14,003 miles
  • 2011 – 13,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,229 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Slight engine oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,229 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,229 miles
    Test number
    462214997602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail54,228 miles (+956)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,228 miles
    Test number
    273414574311
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,272 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,272 miles
    Test number
    683304798248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail53,272 miles (+1,785)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,272 miles
    Test number
    122653200964
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass51,487 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,487 miles
    Test number
    126379483902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail51,486 miles (+2,442)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,486 miles
    Test number
    161368409842
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass49,044 miles (+2,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    518462758602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass46,209 miles (+2,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,209 miles
    Test number
    416452616793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass43,638 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    43,638 miles
    Test number
    690568795704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 3mm

  10. Fail43,635 miles (+1,024)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,635 miles
    Test number
    497482778493
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 3mm

  11. Pass42,611 miles (+1,794)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,611 miles
    Test number
    467381172456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 3mm
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  12. Pass40,817 miles (+4,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,817 miles
    Test number
    355723447916
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass36,443 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,443 miles
    Test number
    803280267301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  14. Fail36,442 miles (+444)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,442 miles
    Test number
    977342991182
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  15. Pass35,998 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,998 miles
    Test number
    188376360547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak and gearbox oil leak

  16. Fail35,997 miles (+4,147)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,997 miles
    Test number
    321499849265
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak and gearbox oil leak

  17. Pass31,850 miles (+3,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,850 miles
    Test number
    456924809483
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  18. Pass28,583 miles8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,583 miles
    Test number
    956241555048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Fail28,582 miles (+5,745)1 dangerous1 failure8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,582 miles
    Test number
    778981855057
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  20. Pass22,837 miles (+4,541)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,837 miles
    Test number
    799891054040
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass18,296 miles (+4,293)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,296 miles
    Test number
    665089243010
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass14,003 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,003 miles
    Test number
    566119852014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,695 miles
    Test number
    599665151041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 JAA

Does K40 JAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 JAA is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 JAA?
The MOT on K40 JAA is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 JAA done?
K40 JAA was recorded at 54,229 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 2,701 miles a year.
Has K40 JAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 JAA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 JAA 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 JAA find?
K40 JAA passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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