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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

K55 NELMOT history

K55 NEL is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 61,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

K55 NEL silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,238 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 NEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 NEL was last recorded at 61,238 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,130 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,108 miles
Average per year
2,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,238 miles
  • 2025 – 59,130 miles
  • 2024 – 56,968 miles
  • 2023 – 55,157 miles
  • 2022 – 52,644 miles
  • 2021 – 50,786 miles
  • 2020 – 49,732 miles
  • 2019 – 47,315 miles
  • 2018 – 44,282 miles
  • 2017 – 41,398 miles
  • 2016 – 38,390 miles
  • 2015 – 35,920 miles
  • 2014 – 33,471 miles
  • 2013 – 29,893 miles
  • 2012 – 26,893 miles
  • 2011 – 23,158 miles
  • 2010 – 20,084 miles
  • 2009 – 15,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,238 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg mounts on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc backing plates corroded on BOTH Sides of vehicle
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH Front and Rear number plates (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,238 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,238 miles
    Test number
    339095223600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg mounts on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc backing plates corroded on BOTH Sides of vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH Front and Rear number plates (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail61,237 miles (+2,107)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,237 miles
    Test number
    266507991843
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg mounts on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc backing plates corroded on BOTH Sides of vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH Front and Rear number plates (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass59,130 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,130 miles
    Test number
    579924510110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,968 miles (+1,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    56,968 miles
    Test number
    891084991175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides , inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass55,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,157 miles
    Test number
    340942347062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail55,157 miles (+2,513)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,157 miles
    Test number
    474373977281
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass52,644 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,644 miles
    Test number
    352826816801
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective slight worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slight corroded

  8. Fail52,644 miles (+1,858)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,644 miles
    Test number
    705022545969
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective slight worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slight corroded

  9. Pass50,786 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,786 miles
    Test number
    168785873364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,785 miles (+1,053)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,785 miles
    Test number
    351227248552
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  11. Pass49,732 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,732 miles
    Test number
    378548955662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,315 miles
    Test number
    674277554308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail47,315 miles (+3,033)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,315 miles
    Test number
    772262865371
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass44,282 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,282 miles
    Test number
    721681722208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,398 miles (+3,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,398 miles
    Test number
    106852697624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND DETERIORATED (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass38,390 miles (+2,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,390 miles
    Test number
    767028202228
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside front inner rack arm

  17. Pass35,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,920 miles
    Test number
    325360775093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,920 miles (+2,449)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,920 miles
    Test number
    706370175097
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass33,471 miles (+3,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,471 miles
    Test number
    969336874081
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass29,893 miles (+3,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,893 miles
    Test number
    575142373049
    • 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)

  21. Pass26,893 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,893 miles
    Test number
    346539672081
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting close to legal limit

  22. Fail26,893 miles (+3,735)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,893 miles
    Test number
    457939272011
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting close to legal limit

  23. Pass23,158 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,158 miles
    Test number
    328662381058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,084 miles (+4,705)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,084 miles
    Test number
    540233860052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,379 miles
    Test number
    910679469045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail15,379 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,379 miles
    Test number
    730818069002
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about K55 NEL

Does K55 NEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 NEL is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 NEL?
The MOT on K55 NEL is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 NEL done?
K55 NEL was recorded at 61,238 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,696 miles a year.
Has K55 NEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 NEL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K55 NEL 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 K55 NEL find?
K55 NEL passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded and lipped; front lower oil leak, but not excessive; front upper subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg mounts on both sides of vehicle, and 6 more.

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