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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

V29 VXRMOT history

V29 VXR is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

V29 VXR black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
121,285 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 VXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 VXR was last recorded at 121,285 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 1,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,789 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,496 miles
Average per year
5,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,285 miles
  • 2025 – 119,789 miles
  • 2024 – 117,942 miles
  • 2023 – 115,529 miles
  • 2022 – 113,090 miles
  • 2021 – 108,335 miles
  • 2020 – 104,722 miles
  • 2019 – 101,033 miles
  • 2017 – 94,035 miles
  • 2016 – 86,475 miles
  • 2015 – 77,417 miles
  • 2014 – 70,723 miles
  • 2012 – 59,482 miles
  • 2011 – 47,267 miles
  • 2010 – 35,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,285 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mount (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub frame, Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (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.

  • Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front top mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub frame, Both rear bushes (Marked with yellow chalk)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,285 miles (+1,496)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    121,285 miles
    Test number
    934105687416
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub frame, Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass119,789 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,789 miles
    Test number
    230054380001
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front top mounts (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub frame, Both rear bushes (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail119,782 miles (+1,840)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,782 miles
    Test number
    994890380381
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front top mounts (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub frame, Both rear bushes (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass117,942 miles (+2,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,942 miles
    Test number
    445106692184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass115,529 miles (+2,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,529 miles
    Test number
    640588963708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass113,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,090 miles
    Test number
    369861128273
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail113,090 miles (+4,755)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,090 miles
    Test number
    541659919935
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass108,335 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,335 miles
    Test number
    171278686626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,332 miles (+3,610)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,332 miles
    Test number
    525508184309
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass104,722 miles (+3,689)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,722 miles
    Test number
    501209712476
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass101,033 miles (+6,998)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,033 miles
    Test number
    459706718975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,035 miles (+300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,035 miles
    Test number
    261222665376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryLight chips to windscreen
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock casing corroded
  13. Fail93,735 miles (+7,260)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,735 miles
    Test number
    762315262064
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration intermittantly (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryBonnet has been modified/raised
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stonechipped
  14. Pass86,475 miles (+9,058)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,475 miles
    Test number
    956849274512
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass77,417 miles (+6,694)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,417 miles
    Test number
    258702915494
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass70,723 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,723 miles
    Test number
    218164214432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  17. PassMileage not read3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    156760633135
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front door mirror has had repair
    • NoteRear brake pads have been overheated
  18. Pass59,482 miles (+12,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,482 miles
    Test number
    366722022149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass47,267 miles (+11,863)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,267 miles
    Test number
    525155391086
    • NoteN/s front inner wheel rim damaged
    • NoteWear n/s front tyre
  20. Pass35,404 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,404 miles
    Test number
    254192900154
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSide wall damage to tyres
    • NoteWipers smear screen

Questions about V29 VXR

Does V29 VXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 VXR is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 VXR?
The MOT on V29 VXR is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 VXR done?
V29 VXR was recorded at 121,285 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 5,293 miles a year.
Has V29 VXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 VXR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V29 VXR 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 V29 VXR find?
V29 VXR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mount; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 2 more.

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