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Vauxhall Corsa

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 1,700 cc

P523 ACGMOT history

P523 ACG is a red diesel Vauxhall Corsa first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
83,665 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P523 ACG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Corsa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,700 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P523 ACG was last recorded at 83,665 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 5,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,283 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,382 miles
Average per year
1,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,665 miles
  • 2025 – 78,283 miles
  • 2024 – 75,110 miles
  • 2023 – 74,765 miles
  • 2022 – 73,738 miles
  • 2021 – 71,150 miles
  • 2020 – 70,505 miles
  • 2019 – 69,849 miles
  • 2018 – 69,021 miles
  • 2017 – 67,949 miles
  • 2016 – 67,033 miles
  • 2015 – 66,139 miles
  • 2014 – 64,884 miles
  • 2013 – 64,506 miles
  • 2012 – 64,120 miles
  • 2011 – 63,601 miles
  • 2010 – 62,782 miles
  • 2009 – 61,843 miles
  • 2008 – 61,330 miles
  • 2007 – 60,196 miles
  • 2006 – 58,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,665 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear inner sills have heavy surface corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,665 miles (+5,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    83,665 miles
    Test number
    350675454021
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass78,283 miles (+3,173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,283 miles
    Test number
    222251632740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass75,110 miles (+345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,110 miles
    Test number
    907846554879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass74,765 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,765 miles
    Test number
    903678512551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,738 miles (+2,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,738 miles
    Test number
    877268725095
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills have heavy surface corrosion
  6. Pass71,150 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,150 miles
    Test number
    623734290215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,505 miles
    Test number
    461124946119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Fail70,505 miles (+656)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,505 miles
    Test number
    416531807494
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass69,849 miles (+828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,849 miles
    Test number
    596370380135
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills have heavy surface corrosion
  10. Pass69,021 miles (+1,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,021 miles
    Test number
    366426759167
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sills have heavy surface corrosion
  11. Pass67,949 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,949 miles
    Test number
    207144503129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,033 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,033 miles
    Test number
    894955789572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,139 miles
    Test number
    993492993311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,139 miles (+1,255)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,139 miles
    Test number
    405499263239
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass64,884 miles (+378)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,884 miles
    Test number
    817490484227
    • NoteAll tyres badly perished
  16. Pass64,506 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,506 miles
    Test number
    637946373237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,120 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,120 miles
    Test number
    325136372228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,601 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    278723871229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,782 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,782 miles
    Test number
    350091590284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,843 miles (+513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,843 miles
    Test number
    411623379237
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
  21. Pass61,330 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,330 miles
    Test number
    314634478440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,196 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    60,196 miles
    Test number
    590641577275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    58,022 miles
    Test number
    854900106331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P523 ACG

Does P523 ACG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P523 ACG is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P523 ACG?
The MOT on P523 ACG is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P523 ACG done?
P523 ACG was recorded at 83,665 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 1,286 miles a year.
Has P523 ACG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P523 ACG has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on P523 ACG 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 P523 ACG find?
P523 ACG passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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