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Black · Petrol · 1955 · 803 cc

PAS 173MOT history

PAS 173 is a black petrol Austin OF England first used on 17 Feb 1955. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 60,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
60,062 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PAS 173
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
OF England
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
803 cc
Year of manufacture
1955
First used
17 Feb 1955
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PAS 173 was last recorded at 60,062 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 11,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,734 miles · 6 Aug 2013
Between the last two tests
11,328 miles
Average per year
628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,062 miles
  • 2013 – 48,734 miles
  • 2012 – 48,728 miles
  • 2011 – 48,716 miles
  • 2010 – 48,705 miles
  • 2008 – 48,687 miles
  • 2007 – 48,647 miles
  • 2006 – 48,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,062 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg has damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,062 miles (+11,328)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,062 miles
    Test number
    952514996413
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg has damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,734 miles (+6)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,734 miles
    Test number
    599918013247
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth sides inner sills area have surface corrosion

  3. Pass48,728 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,728 miles
    Test number
    348105712230
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  4. Pass48,716 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,716 miles
    Test number
    508426501290
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  5. Fail48,716 miles (+11)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,716 miles
    Test number
    547878881107
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureSteering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  6. Pass48,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,705 miles
    Test number
    252227980458
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  7. Fail48,705 miles (+18)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,705 miles
    Test number
    293111780121
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  8. Pass48,687 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,687 miles
    Test number
    800784558182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteSmall amount of endfloat to offside front kingpin

  9. Fail48,687 miles3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,687 miles
    Test number
    261298648143
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteSmall amount of endfloat to offside front kingpin

  10. Fail48,687 miles (+40)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,687 miles
    Test number
    784908648152
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOffside front kingpin has some endfloat wear

  11. Pass48,647 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,647 miles
    Test number
    660540057164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,636 miles (+326)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,636 miles
    Test number
    204937137194
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

  13. Pass48,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,310 miles
    Test number
    802496336102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PAS 173

What vehicle is registration PAS 173 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PAS 173 on a black petrol Austin OF England first used on 17 Feb 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 PAS 173 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PAS 173 expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PAS 173?
The MOT on PAS 173 expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PAS 173 done?
PAS 173 was recorded at 60,062 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 628 miles a year.
Has PAS 173 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PAS 173 has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2011.
Has the mileage on PAS 173 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 PAS 173 find?
PAS 173 passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg has damage, and 3 more.

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