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Austin A30

Green · Petrol · 1955 · 1,091 cc

PAD 380MOT history

PAD 380 is a green petrol Austin A30 first used on 11 Mar 1955. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 42,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2026
Mileage
42,094 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PAD 380
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A30
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,091 cc
Year of manufacture
1955
First used
11 Mar 1955
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2026
Latest MOT test
27 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PAD 380 was last recorded at 42,094 miles on 27 May 2025, 2,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,075 miles · 18 Oct 2017
Between the last two tests
2,019 miles
Average per year
275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,094 miles
  • 2017 – 40,075 miles
  • 2016 – 39,434 miles
  • 2012 – 37,948 miles
  • 2011 – 37,687 miles
  • 2010 – 37,675 miles
  • 2009 – 37,514 miles
  • 2008 – 37,209 miles
  • 2007 – 37,195 miles
  • 2006 – 36,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,094 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront vehicle has been covered in thick black underseal
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slightly soft (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security car covered in black under seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security along rear main boot beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear vehicle underside covered in back under seal

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,094 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    42,094 miles
    Test number
    926397130482
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront vehicle has been covered in thick black underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slightly soft (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security car covered in black under seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security along rear main boot beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear vehicle underside covered in back under seal

  2. Fail42,094 miles (+2,019)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,094 miles
    Test number
    560980647076
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Axle insecure bolts were loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront vehicle has been covered in thick black underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slightly soft (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security car covered in black under seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security along rear main boot beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear vehicle underside covered in back under seal

  3. Pass40,075 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,075 miles
    Test number
    902972614460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,434 miles
    Test number
    545470823149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail39,434 miles (+1,486)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,434 miles
    Test number
    737089812948
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  6. Pass37,948 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,948 miles
    Test number
    408014542235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,932 miles (+245)1 dangerous10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,932 miles
    Test number
    315831542473
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  8. Pass37,687 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,687 miles
    Test number
    325320651447
    • NoteNearside front & offside front sill to floor crushed

  9. Fail37,679 miles (+4)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,679 miles
    Test number
    355289841447
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteNearside front & offside front sill to floor crushed

  10. Pass37,675 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,675 miles
    Test number
    592954650207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,514 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,514 miles
    Test number
    372374959201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,508 miles (+299)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,508 miles
    Test number
    392500259236
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front sill corroded outside permitted area
    • NoteOffside front sill corroded outside permitted area

  13. Pass37,209 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,209 miles
    Test number
    370091148450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,205 miles (+10)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,205 miles
    Test number
    491340748260
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass37,195 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,195 miles
    Test number
    381043657283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,936 miles
    Test number
    512197136236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PAD 380

What vehicle is registration PAD 380 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PAD 380 on a green petrol Austin A30 first used on 11 Mar 1955. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PAD 380 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PAD 380 expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PAD 380?
The MOT on PAD 380 expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PAD 380 done?
PAD 380 was recorded at 42,094 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2025, an average of 275 miles a year.
Has PAD 380 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PAD 380 has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on PAD 380 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 PAD 380 find?
PAD 380 passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2025 with 9 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front vehicle has been covered in thick black underseal; nearside rear cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slightly soft, and 6 more.

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