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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

P389 OBJMOT history

P389 OBJ is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2023
Mileage
136,879 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P389 OBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2023
Latest MOT test
11 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P389 OBJ was last recorded at 136,879 miles on 11 May 2022, 6,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 May 2009: 65,982 miles, lower than 78,202 miles on 9 May 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,422 miles · 28 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
6,457 miles
Average per year
5,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,879 miles
  • 2021 – 130,422 miles
  • 2020 – 126,157 miles
  • 2019 – 119,588 miles
  • 2018 – 112,054 miles
  • 2017 – 103,827 miles
  • 2016 – 96,235 miles
  • 2015 – 91,366 miles
  • 2014 – 87,376 miles
  • 2013 – 82,856 miles
  • 2012 – 78,092 miles
  • 2011 – 75,063 miles
  • 2010 – 71,036 miles
  • 2009 – 65,982 miles
  • 2008 – 78,202 miles
  • 2007 – 59,045 miles
  • 2006 – 52,636 miles
  • 2005 – 42,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,879 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,879 miles
    Test number
    210399961534
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges

  2. Fail136,879 miles (+6,457)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,879 miles
    Test number
    447291291791
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockabsorber plastic covers loose
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges

  3. Pass130,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    130,422 miles
    Test number
    477441170054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,422 miles (+4,265)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,422 miles
    Test number
    655964828124
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,157 miles (+6,569)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    126,157 miles
    Test number
    537865145778
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2020
    Odometer
    119,588 miles
    Test number
    635007665345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front heavily worn on inner edges recommend changing (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail119,588 miles (+7,534)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,588 miles
    Test number
    341389067939
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front heavily worn on inner edges recommend changing (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass112,054 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,054 miles
    Test number
    298881797243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,053 miles (+8,226)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,053 miles
    Test number
    213178829807
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  10. Pass103,827 miles (+7,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,827 miles
    Test number
    871339967999
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  11. Pass96,235 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,235 miles
    Test number
    478471334568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,366 miles (+3,990)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,366 miles
    Test number
    365399715121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,376 miles
    Test number
    838959334101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,376 miles (+4,520)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,376 miles
    Test number
    455357334157
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSlight bind Nearside rear brakes

  15. Pass82,856 miles (+4,764)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,856 miles
    Test number
    209589423192
    • NoteOffside top mount partially seized

  16. Pass78,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,092 miles
    Test number
    795216712105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,092 miles (+3,029)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,092 miles
    Test number
    747976312156
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass75,063 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,063 miles
    Test number
    125144821101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,036 miles (+5,054)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,036 miles
    Test number
    923401410138
    • NoteMinor exhaust blow

  20. Pass65,982 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    794362839128
    • NoteNearside and offside track rod ends have been heated which may have damaged internal bushes

  21. Fail65,982 miles (-12,220)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    251682839138
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside and offside track rod ends have been heated which may have damaged internal bushes

  22. Pass78,202 miles (+19,157)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,202 miles
    Test number
    570020938109
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteMinor blow from exhaust
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteNearside and offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

  23. Pass59,045 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,045 miles
    Test number
    664762927148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,636 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,636 miles
    Test number
    572174316110
    • Repaired at testCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass52,636 miles (+10,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,636 miles
    Test number
    820024416151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass42,228 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2006
    Odometer
    42,228 miles
    Test number
    272298135188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to fully check front whell arches due to plastic covers fitted

Questions about P389 OBJ

Does P389 OBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P389 OBJ expired on 18 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P389 OBJ?
The MOT on P389 OBJ expired on 18 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P389 OBJ done?
P389 OBJ was recorded at 136,879 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2022, an average of 5,574 miles a year.
Has P389 OBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P389 OBJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2022.
Has the mileage on P389 OBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P389 OBJ find?
P389 OBJ passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2022 with 1 advisory: both rear tyres wearing on edges.

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