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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,389 cc

P884 KOWMOT history

P884 KOW is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Oct 1996. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2025
Mileage
87,021 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P884 KOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P884 KOW was last recorded at 87,021 miles on 29 Nov 2024, 2,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,834 miles · 2 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,187 miles
Average per year
1,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,021 miles
  • 2023 – 84,834 miles
  • 2019 – 84,831 miles
  • 2018 – 84,826 miles
  • 2017 – 84,806 miles
  • 2016 – 84,200 miles
  • 2014 – 81,430 miles
  • 2013 – 77,262 miles
  • 2012 – 74,286 miles
  • 2011 – 72,634 miles
  • 2010 – 71,739 miles
  • 2009 – 68,874 miles
  • 2008 – 66,124 miles
  • 2007 – 63,108 miles
  • 2006 – 59,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,021 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,021 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,021 miles
    Test number
    868327319540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,834 miles
    Test number
    844465144123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,834 miles (+3)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,834 miles
    Test number
    652806844421
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  4. Pass84,831 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,831 miles
    Test number
    338693969169
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail84,829 miles (+3)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,829 miles
    Test number
    871044106920
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass84,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,826 miles
    Test number
    652709263310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail84,824 miles (+18)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,824 miles
    Test number
    932007733653
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass84,806 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,806 miles
    Test number
    459796038979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail84,802 miles (+602)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,802 miles
    Test number
    550565838720
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass84,200 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,200 miles
    Test number
    965240506492
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail84,198 miles (+2,768)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,198 miles
    Test number
    211289791909
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass81,430 miles (+77)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    81,430 miles
    Test number
    127192334356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edge

  13. Fail81,353 miles (+4,091)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,353 miles
    Test number
    316268324399
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edge

  14. Pass77,262 miles (+66)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    77,262 miles
    Test number
    185107333317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail77,196 miles (+2,910)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,196 miles
    Test number
    877351333389
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass74,286 miles (+1,652)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,286 miles
    Test number
    995308432317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished and inner edge worn

  17. Pass72,634 miles (+895)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,634 miles
    Test number
    436910031339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyre pressures low
    • NoteNearside wiper blade in poor condition
    • NoteOffside front indicator outer lens missing
    • NoteRear no plate starting to deteriorate

  18. Fail71,739 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,739 miles
    Test number
    591681130323
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass71,739 miles (+2,865)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,739 miles
    Test number
    890701930319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass68,874 miles (+2,750)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,874 miles
    Test number
    660655629368
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteOffside front indicator outer lens missing

  21. Pass66,124 miles (+3,016)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,124 miles
    Test number
    270387528365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no. plate cracked
    • NoteRear footbrake application slightly uneven

  22. Pass63,108 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,108 miles
    Test number
    332158327349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,016 miles (+3,190)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,016 miles
    Test number
    940891527395
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  24. Pass59,826 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    59,826 miles
    Test number
    814972526394
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 2mm
    • NoteFront & plate poor condition
    • NoteLow performance from oss side hand brake & service brake

Questions about P884 KOW

Does P884 KOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P884 KOW expired on 1 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P884 KOW?
The MOT on P884 KOW expired on 1 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P884 KOW done?
P884 KOW was recorded at 87,021 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2024, an average of 1,508 miles a year.
Has P884 KOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P884 KOW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on P884 KOW 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 P884 KOW find?
P884 KOW passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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