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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

P490 WMJMOT history

P490 WMJ is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 2 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2024
Mileage
127,154 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P490 WMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
2 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P490 WMJ was last recorded at 127,154 miles on 3 Jan 2023, 2,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,062 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,092 miles
Average per year
4,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,154 miles
  • 2022 – 125,062 miles
  • 2021 – 122,450 miles
  • 2020 – 119,915 miles
  • 2019 – 116,698 miles
  • 2018 – 113,241 miles
  • 2017 – 109,828 miles
  • 2016 – 106,771 miles
  • 2015 – 103,399 miles
  • 2014 – 99,647 miles
  • 2013 – 95,830 miles
  • 2012 – 91,882 miles
  • 2011 – 87,039 miles
  • 2010 – 81,968 miles
  • 2009 – 73,182 miles
  • 2008 – 64,637 miles
  • 2007 – 56,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,154 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,154 miles
    Test number
    553369184547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,154 miles (+2,092)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,154 miles
    Test number
    346053270404
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,062 miles (+2,612)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,062 miles
    Test number
    251870748877
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak bottle or hose?
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,450 miles (+2,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,450 miles
    Test number
    569244220653
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass119,915 miles (+3,217)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,915 miles
    Test number
    641346214384
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass116,698 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,698 miles
    Test number
    108352444726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,690 miles (+3,449)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,690 miles
    Test number
    482545410438
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,241 miles (+3,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,241 miles
    Test number
    932423811775
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle worn but still engaging
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass109,828 miles (+3,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,828 miles
    Test number
    302142648385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Pass106,771 miles (+3,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,771 miles
    Test number
    315279646256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass103,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,399 miles
    Test number
    759661725088
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail103,385 miles (+3,738)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,385 miles
    Test number
    146611225051
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass99,647 miles (+3,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,647 miles
    Test number
    658930524086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass95,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    95,830 miles
    Test number
    247384313038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,830 miles (+3,948)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,830 miles
    Test number
    475574513092
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail91,882 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,882 miles
    Test number
    167614902093
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass91,882 miles (+4,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    91,882 miles
    Test number
    489294002095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass87,039 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,039 miles
    Test number
    459110911054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail87,039 miles (+5,071)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,039 miles
    Test number
    139970711471
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass81,968 miles (+8,786)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    81,968 miles
    Test number
    130135700417
    • NoteN/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  21. Pass73,182 miles (+8,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    73,182 miles
    Test number
    643912819045
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass64,637 miles (+8,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,637 miles
    Test number
    253954008057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail56,144 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,144 miles
    Test number
    370347617033
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass56,144 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,144 miles
    Test number
    522317917052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P490 WMJ

Does P490 WMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P490 WMJ expired on 25 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P490 WMJ?
The MOT on P490 WMJ expired on 25 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P490 WMJ done?
P490 WMJ was recorded at 127,154 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2023, an average of 4,449 miles a year.
Has P490 WMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P490 WMJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on P490 WMJ 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 P490 WMJ find?
P490 WMJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; oil leak, but not excessive.

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