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Vauxhall Astra

Gold · Diesel · 1997 · 1,700 cc

P642 GAWMOT history

P642 GAW is a gold diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 12 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2024
Mileage
108,139 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P642 GAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,700 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
12 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P642 GAW was last recorded at 108,139 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 5,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,098 miles · 7 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5,041 miles
Average per year
4,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,139 miles
  • 2022 – 103,098 miles
  • 2021 – 101,557 miles
  • 2020 – 100,193 miles
  • 2019 – 98,922 miles
  • 2018 – 96,745 miles
  • 2017 – 94,689 miles
  • 2016 – 91,632 miles
  • 2015 – 87,700 miles
  • 2014 – 84,719 miles
  • 2013 – 79,937 miles
  • 2012 – 75,901 miles
  • 2011 – 70,802 miles
  • 2010 – 66,036 miles
  • 2009 – 60,508 miles
  • 2008 – 53,646 miles
  • 2007 – 48,417 miles
  • 2006 – 42,236 miles
  • 2005 – 34,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,139 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses have corroded ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,139 miles (+5,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,139 miles
    Test number
    620537531037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses have corroded ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass103,098 miles (+1,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,098 miles
    Test number
    876593344339
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,557 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,557 miles
    Test number
    671405922028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,193 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,193 miles
    Test number
    494698120977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,922 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,922 miles
    Test number
    606880349075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,745 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,745 miles
    Test number
    417623054808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,689 miles (+3,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,689 miles
    Test number
    542951997164
    • AdvisoryTyre wearing on inner shoulder

  8. Pass91,632 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,632 miles
    Test number
    313739269504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,700 miles (+2,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,700 miles
    Test number
    932619084372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear mounting bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass84,719 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,719 miles
    Test number
    355111924377
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail84,699 miles (+4,762)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,699 miles
    Test number
    436024514445
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass79,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,937 miles
    Test number
    937729713338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,937 miles (+4,036)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,937 miles
    Test number
    949689513385
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass75,901 miles (+5,099)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,901 miles
    Test number
    486570922487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,802 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,802 miles
    Test number
    959314111307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  16. Fail70,800 miles (+4,764)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,800 miles
    Test number
    447004711376
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass66,036 miles (+5,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,036 miles
    Test number
    240222710372
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass60,508 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,508 miles
    Test number
    184128319368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,412 miles (+6,766)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,412 miles
    Test number
    530194419303
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass53,646 miles (+5,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,646 miles
    Test number
    270295218365
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass48,417 miles (+6,181)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,417 miles
    Test number
    493756507385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,236 miles (+7,385)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,236 miles
    Test number
    301013816317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    34,851 miles
    Test number
    652722515355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P642 GAW

Does P642 GAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P642 GAW expired on 28 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P642 GAW?
The MOT on P642 GAW expired on 28 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P642 GAW done?
P642 GAW was recorded at 108,139 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 4,059 miles a year.
Has P642 GAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P642 GAW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on P642 GAW 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 P642 GAW find?
P642 GAW passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hoses have corroded ferules; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes presented greased.

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