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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,686 cc

K40 RAUMOT history

K40 RAU is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 3 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 79,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

K40 RAU silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
79,479 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 RAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 RAU was last recorded at 79,479 miles on 7 May 2026, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2015: 17,772 miles, lower than 89,045 miles on 11 Sept 2014.

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
79,012 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
5,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,479 miles
  • 2025 – 67,659 miles
  • 2024 – 53,288 miles
  • 2023 – 39,329 miles
  • 2022 – 25,607 miles
  • 2021 – 24,910 miles
  • 2020 – 24,209 miles
  • 2019 – 23,360 miles
  • 2018 – 22,024 miles
  • 2017 – 20,501 miles
  • 2016 – 19,058 miles
  • 2015 – 17,772 miles
  • 2014 – 89,045 miles
  • 2013 – 14,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,479 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,479 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    79,479 miles
    Test number
    325920935510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,012 miles (+11,353)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,012 miles
    Test number
    398427209949
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,659 miles (+14,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    67,659 miles
    Test number
    723121722359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass53,288 miles (+13,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    53,288 miles
    Test number
    611624827441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass39,329 miles (+13,722)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    39,329 miles
    Test number
    878125818619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,607 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    25,607 miles
    Test number
    992007707546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    24,910 miles
    Test number
    546933233008
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

  8. Fail24,910 miles (+701)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,910 miles
    Test number
    118869391651
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

  9. Pass24,209 miles (+849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    24,209 miles
    Test number
    960610303538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles emissions too clean

  10. Pass23,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    23,360 miles
    Test number
    908577517197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail23,360 miles (+1,336)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,360 miles
    Test number
    275836420041
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall perished/cracked to the point they are showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall perished/cracked to the point they are showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass22,024 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,024 miles
    Test number
    521937504075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,501 miles (+1,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    20,501 miles
    Test number
    879355489620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres badly perished

  14. Pass19,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,058 miles
    Test number
    242721597560
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres are badly perished

  15. Fail19,058 miles (+1,286)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,058 miles
    Test number
    905734761947
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres are badly perished

  16. Pass17,772 miles (-71,273)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    17,772 miles
    Test number
    717284865123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass89,045 miles (+74,539)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,045 miles
    Test number
    876284054237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,506 miles
    Test number
    156114863287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,506 miles (+27)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,506 miles
    Test number
    805774263204
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail14,479 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,479 miles
    Test number
    376879953283
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about K40 RAU

Does K40 RAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 RAU is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 RAU?
The MOT on K40 RAU is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 RAU done?
K40 RAU was recorded at 79,479 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 5,143 miles a year.
Has K40 RAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 RAU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 RAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 RAU find?
K40 RAU passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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