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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc

P181 MSJMOT history

P181 MSJ is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2023 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 113,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2023
Mileage
113,292 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2022
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P181 MSJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P181 MSJ was last recorded at 113,292 miles on 24 Feb 2022, 9,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,141 miles · 16 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
9,151 miles
Average per year
3,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,292 miles
  • 2020 – 104,141 miles
  • 2015 – 96,526 miles
  • 2013 – 96,363 miles
  • 2012 – 94,670 miles
  • 2009 – 81,143 miles
  • 2008 – 71,348 miles
  • 2007 – 64,510 miles
  • 2006 – 64,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,292 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mounting noisy
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,292 miles (+9,151)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,292 miles
    Test number
    721182545403
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mounting noisy
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,141 miles (+247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,141 miles
    Test number
    396063098389
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail103,894 miles (+7,368)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,894 miles
    Test number
    837375010064
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.62 CO2 (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass96,526 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,526 miles
    Test number
    119001945107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,516 miles (+153)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    118670745175
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  6. Pass96,363 miles (+1,693)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,363 miles
    Test number
    466219553218
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass94,670 miles (+13,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,670 miles
    Test number
    257301142232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

  8. Pass81,143 miles (+9,795)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    81,143 miles
    Test number
    293681299470
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front abs rings are cracked
    • NoteOffside front indicator outer lens missing
    • NoteOffside rear seat belt receiver cover missing

  9. Pass71,348 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    71,348 miles
    Test number
    760836568122
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteSlight cracks on offside rear tyre

  10. Fail71,348 miles (+6,838)4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,348 miles
    Test number
    761996568128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteSlight cracks on offside rear tyre

  11. Pass64,510 miles (+23)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,510 miles
    Test number
    554168377116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  12. Pass64,487 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    64,487 miles
    Test number
    221929256402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,482 miles4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,482 miles
    Test number
    412023846174
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear seat belt anchor cover missing.
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect brake pipes as are coated.

Questions about P181 MSJ

Does P181 MSJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P181 MSJ expired on 23 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P181 MSJ?
The MOT on P181 MSJ expired on 23 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P181 MSJ done?
P181 MSJ was recorded at 113,292 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2022, an average of 3,097 miles a year.
Has P181 MSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P181 MSJ has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on P181 MSJ 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 P181 MSJ find?
P181 MSJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front top strut mounting noisy; oil leak, but not excessive.

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