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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

V16 USJMOT history

V16 USJ is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

V16 USJ blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,222 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 USJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 USJ was last recorded at 76,222 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 1,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,218 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,004 miles
Average per year
3,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,222 miles
  • 2025 – 75,218 miles
  • 2024 – 75,183 miles
  • 2023 – 74,670 miles
  • 2022 – 74,359 miles
  • 2021 – 74,049 miles
  • 2020 – 73,389 miles
  • 2019 – 72,413 miles
  • 2018 – 70,286 miles
  • 2017 – 67,946 miles
  • 2016 – 64,589 miles
  • 2015 – 61,531 miles
  • 2014 – 58,789 miles
  • 2013 – 54,799 miles
  • 2012 – 48,349 miles
  • 2011 – 41,066 miles
  • 2010 – 32,713 miles
  • 2009 – 25,077 miles
  • 2008 – 21,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,222 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.

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,222 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,222 miles
    Test number
    835256926981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,218 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,218 miles
    Test number
    651146245215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,183 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,183 miles
    Test number
    476136008643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,670 miles
    Test number
    939612863449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,670 miles (+311)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,670 miles
    Test number
    187077546171
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass74,359 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,359 miles
    Test number
    196579769254
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Fail74,359 miles (+310)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,359 miles
    Test number
    485315984344
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass74,049 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,049 miles
    Test number
    850303952384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,389 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,389 miles
    Test number
    669243024002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,413 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,413 miles
    Test number
    134171382822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,286 miles
    Test number
    177053284151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,286 miles (+2,340)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,286 miles
    Test number
    955697334997
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass67,946 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,946 miles
    Test number
    565583141046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,589 miles
    Test number
    178748128369
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket and box corroded
  15. Fail64,589 miles (+3,058)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,589 miles
    Test number
    586872631314
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket and box corroded
  16. Pass61,531 miles (+2,742)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,531 miles
    Test number
    396027445002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,789 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,789 miles
    Test number
    295467454022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass58,789 miles (+3,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,789 miles
    Test number
    325357754087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass54,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,799 miles
    Test number
    798455243056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,799 miles (+6,450)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,799 miles
    Test number
    699095243067
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass48,349 miles (+7,283)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,349 miles
    Test number
    158259342498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,066 miles (+8,353)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,066 miles
    Test number
    468647051069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,713 miles (+7,636)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,713 miles
    Test number
    104689660077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,077 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,077 miles
    Test number
    104149459085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,005 miles (+3,091)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,005 miles
    Test number
    392162059056
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteAdvise both frot tyres slight cracked on inner tyre wall
  26. Pass21,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,914 miles
    Test number
    901879658089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 USJ

Does V16 USJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 USJ is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 USJ?
The MOT on V16 USJ is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 USJ done?
V16 USJ was recorded at 76,222 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 3,014 miles a year.
Has V16 USJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 USJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V16 USJ 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 V16 USJ find?
V16 USJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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