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Vauxhall Nova

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,196 cc

K87 AVSMOT history

K87 AVS is a red petrol Vauxhall Nova first used on 19 Feb 1993. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
71,258 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K87 AVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
19 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K87 AVS was last recorded at 71,258 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,196 miles · 29 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
1,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,258 miles
  • 2019 – 71,196 miles
  • 2018 – 57,593 miles
  • 2017 – 50,487 miles
  • 2013 – 50,287 miles
  • 2012 – 49,760 miles
  • 2011 – 49,151 miles
  • 2010 – 48,596 miles
  • 2009 – 48,028 miles
  • 2008 – 47,227 miles
  • 2007 – 46,519 miles
  • 2006 – 45,770 miles
  • 2005 – 44,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,258 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,258 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,258 miles
    Test number
    727659452159
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail71,258 miles (+62)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,258 miles
    Test number
    730106056983
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass71,196 miles (+13,603)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,196 miles
    Test number
    885600315783
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,593 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,593 miles
    Test number
    271339388400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  5. Fail57,593 miles (+7,106)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,593 miles
    Test number
    863547946734
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  6. Pass50,487 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,487 miles
    Test number
    472907820418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,287 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,287 miles
    Test number
    295492033377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,760 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,760 miles
    Test number
    125031932358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,151 miles (+555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,151 miles
    Test number
    807487621373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass48,596 miles (+568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,596 miles
    Test number
    210609720317
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass48,028 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,028 miles
    Test number
    914636939383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,227 miles (+708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,227 miles
    Test number
    420597838475
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  13. Pass46,519 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    46,519 miles
    Test number
    300319337399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    45,770 miles
    Test number
    610477146310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,770 miles (+863)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,770 miles
    Test number
    812517046389
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass44,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    44,907 miles
    Test number
    154879845306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K87 AVS

Does K87 AVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K87 AVS expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K87 AVS?
The MOT on K87 AVS expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K87 AVS done?
K87 AVS was recorded at 71,258 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 1,327 miles a year.
Has K87 AVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K87 AVS has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K87 AVS 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 K87 AVS find?
K87 AVS passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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