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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,686 cc

P26 DKCMOT history

P26 DKC is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 27 Jan 2009. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 140,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2023.

P26 DKC silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2024
Mileage
140,823 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P26 DKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P26 DKC was last recorded at 140,823 miles on 24 Aug 2023, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,784 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
8,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,823 miles
  • 2022 – 133,927 miles
  • 2020 – 129,283 miles
  • 2019 – 119,689 miles
  • 2018 – 112,911 miles
  • 2017 – 103,434 miles
  • 2016 – 93,119 miles
  • 2015 – 80,585 miles
  • 2014 – 67,372 miles
  • 2013 – 53,341 miles
  • 2012 – 39,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,823 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material preformed pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material preformed pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre is cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,823 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,823 miles
    Test number
    553732818020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material preformed pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material preformed pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail140,784 miles (+6,857)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,784 miles
    Test number
    669230274542
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material preformed pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material preformed pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass133,927 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,927 miles
    Test number
    101599339138
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail133,927 miles (+15)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,927 miles
    Test number
    409376496673
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail133,912 miles (+4,629)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,912 miles
    Test number
    643917192356
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust gas leak, injector leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryInjector leaking
  6. Pass129,283 miles (+9,594)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,283 miles
    Test number
    876249661333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,689 miles (+6,778)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,689 miles
    Test number
    507508008133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,911 miles
    Test number
    691975351602
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Fail112,907 miles (+9,473)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,907 miles
    Test number
    927215943903
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass103,434 miles (+38)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,434 miles
    Test number
    781699912677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear axle bush is cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear axle bush has movement
  11. Fail103,396 miles (+10,277)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,396 miles
    Test number
    570545202309
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear axle bush is cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear axle bush has movement
  12. Pass93,119 miles (+12,534)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,119 miles
    Test number
    389163163486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,585 miles (+13,213)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,585 miles
    Test number
    155655135466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass67,372 miles (+14,031)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,372 miles
    Test number
    408965724072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
  15. Pass53,341 miles (+13,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    53,341 miles
    Test number
    136246123026
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded and lipped
  16. Pass39,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,968 miles
    Test number
    339221522016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P26 DKC

Does P26 DKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P26 DKC expired on 23 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P26 DKC?
The MOT on P26 DKC expired on 23 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P26 DKC done?
P26 DKC was recorded at 140,823 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2023, an average of 8,702 miles a year.
Has P26 DKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P26 DKC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on P26 DKC 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 P26 DKC find?
P26 DKC passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material preformed pipe; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material preformed pipe; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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