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Vauxhall Astra

Beige · Petrol · 1996 · 1,389 cc

P640 TABMOT history

P640 TAB is a beige petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 49,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2025
Mileage
49,584 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P640 TAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
28 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P640 TAB was last recorded at 49,584 miles on 27 Nov 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,581 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 49,584 miles
  • 2023 – 46,896 miles
  • 2022 – 45,513 miles
  • 2021 – 43,297 miles
  • 2020 – 41,895 miles
  • 2019 – 40,201 miles
  • 2018 – 38,446 miles
  • 2017 – 38,009 miles
  • 2016 – 36,332 miles
  • 2015 – 35,771 miles
  • 2014 – 34,919 miles
  • 2013 – 34,474 miles
  • 2012 – 33,702 miles
  • 2011 – 32,952 miles
  • 2010 – 32,108 miles
  • 2009 – 31,100 miles
  • 2008 – 29,968 miles
  • 2007 – 28,620 miles
  • 2006 – 27,252 miles
  • 2005 – 26,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,584 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Exhaust centre section corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bush;s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,584 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,584 miles
    Test number
    944934674912
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail49,581 miles (+2,685)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,581 miles
    Test number
    251115195202
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass46,896 miles (+1,383)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    46,896 miles
    Test number
    260825226876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass45,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    45,513 miles
    Test number
    349777331457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail45,513 miles (+2,216)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,513 miles
    Test number
    650004672055
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass43,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,297 miles
    Test number
    499931955567
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail43,297 miles (+1,402)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,297 miles
    Test number
    793700195700
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass41,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,895 miles
    Test number
    871743871172
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail41,895 miles (+1,694)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,895 miles
    Test number
    329902964110
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass40,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,201 miles
    Test number
    656812245423
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bush;s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail40,201 miles (+1,755)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,201 miles
    Test number
    974824909152
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bush;s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass38,446 miles (+437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,446 miles
    Test number
    177424936306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass38,009 miles (+147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,009 miles
    Test number
    215380704635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail37,862 miles (+1,530)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,862 miles
    Test number
    402600480163
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass36,332 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,332 miles
    Test number
    579387203846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)

  16. Fail36,332 miles (+561)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,332 miles
    Test number
    857590496791
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass35,771 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,771 miles
    Test number
    798225455836
    • AdvisoryFront arms rear bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryFront indicators slightly pale
    • AdvisoryFront no. plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOsr brake pipe slightly corroded

  18. Fail35,768 miles (+849)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    682863163450
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough play in steering rack (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre down to wear limits
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  19. Pass34,919 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,919 miles
    Test number
    296668514337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,474 miles (+772)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    34,474 miles
    Test number
    386611713390
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge

  21. Fail33,702 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,702 miles
    Test number
    405502612450
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  22. Pass33,702 miles (+750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,702 miles
    Test number
    838472412308
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  23. Pass32,952 miles (+844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,952 miles
    Test number
    475761511331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Pass32,108 miles (+1,008)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,108 miles
    Test number
    563815100366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge

  25. Pass31,100 miles (+1,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,100 miles
    Test number
    413431329341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass29,968 miles (+1,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,968 miles
    Test number
    973219008386
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  27. Pass28,620 miles (+1,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,620 miles
    Test number
    783583517388
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass27,252 miles (+1,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,252 miles
    Test number
    832203606387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass26,170 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    26,170 miles
    Test number
    380738415308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about P640 TAB

Does P640 TAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P640 TAB expired on 26 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P640 TAB?
The MOT on P640 TAB expired on 26 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P640 TAB done?
P640 TAB was recorded at 49,584 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2024, an average of 1,230 miles a year.
Has P640 TAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P640 TAB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on P640 TAB 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 P640 TAB find?
P640 TAB passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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