Austin A30
Blue · Petrol · 1956 · 803 cc
KHV 550MOT history
KHV 550 is a blue petrol Austin A30 first used on 22 Mar 1956. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 12 MOT tests, with 95,668 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 95,668 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 6 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,770 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- KHV 550
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Austin
- Model
- A30
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 803 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1956
- First used
- 22 Mar 1956
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
KHV 550 was last recorded at 95,668 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 95,607 miles · 8 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 61 miles
- Average per year
- 3,770 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,668 miles
- 2025 – 95,283 miles
- 2024 – 94,679 miles
- 2010 – 24,787 miles
- 2009 – 24,606 miles
- 2008 – 24,422 miles
- 2007 – 24,402 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,668 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
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.
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and in tread pattern
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 20 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,668 miles (+61)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 95,668 miles
- Test number
- 511660170593
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail95,607 miles (+324)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,607 miles
- Test number
- 232347900170
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,283 miles (+604)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 95,283 miles
- Test number
- 294809315074
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,679 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2025
- Odometer
- 94,679 miles
- Test number
- 919304033488
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail94,675 miles (+69,888)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,675 miles
- Test number
- 234279291887
- MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing pitman arm (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail24,787 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,787 miles
- Test number
- 402913740246
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass24,787 miles (+181)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 24,787 miles
- Test number
- 702803640208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,606 miles (+37)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 24,606 miles
- Test number
- 513685559111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Fail24,569 miles (+147)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,569 miles
- Test number
- 993257749180
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Pass24,422 miles (+9)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 24,422 miles
- Test number
- 812268468186
- NoteSlight noise from o/s/front wheel bearings
Fail24,413 miles (+11)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,413 miles
- Test number
- 213753668416
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteSlight noise from o/s/front wheel bearings
Fail24,402 miles2 dangerous12 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,402 miles
- Test number
- 971582537201
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteSlight noise from o/s/front wheel bearings
Questions about KHV 550
- What vehicle is registration KHV 550 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show KHV 550 on a blue petrol Austin A30 first used on 22 Mar 1956. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does KHV 550 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KHV 550 is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on KHV 550?
- The MOT on KHV 550 is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has KHV 550 done?
- KHV 550 was recorded at 95,668 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,770 miles a year.
- Has KHV 550 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. KHV 550 has failed 6 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on KHV 550 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 KHV 550 find?
- KHV 550 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine.
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