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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,956 cc

V40 DPMMOT history

V40 DPM is a red diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 84,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

V40 DPM red Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,990 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 DPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 DPM was last recorded at 84,990 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 3,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,637 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,353 miles
Average per year
6,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,990 miles
  • 2025 – 81,637 miles
  • 2024 – 78,062 miles
  • 2023 – 74,918 miles
  • 2022 – 71,501 miles
  • 2021 – 69,684 miles
  • 2020 – 67,248 miles
  • 2019 – 61,036 miles
  • 2018 – 55,085 miles
  • 2017 – 42,270 miles
  • 2016 – 28,218 miles
  • 2015 – 16,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,990 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks have external corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,990 miles (+3,353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,990 miles
    Test number
    359474396734
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass81,637 miles (+3,575)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,637 miles
    Test number
    392848726360
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks have external corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass78,062 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,062 miles
    Test number
    716846737959
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks have external corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail78,055 miles (+3,137)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,055 miles
    Test number
    678323602533
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed unable to test emissions due to centre to rear pipe being separated (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre to rear pipe seperated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks have external corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass74,918 miles (+3,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,918 miles
    Test number
    713143318948
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers have signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass71,501 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,501 miles
    Test number
    374595981982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,684 miles (+2,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,684 miles
    Test number
    517625653400
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass67,248 miles (+6,212)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,248 miles
    Test number
    646136696302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,036 miles (+5,951)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,036 miles
    Test number
    913110920934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,085 miles (+12,815)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,085 miles
    Test number
    504245415288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,270 miles (+14,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,270 miles
    Test number
    307583103567
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit N\S @ 2.5, O\S @ 3MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O\S @ 2 N\S @ 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass28,218 miles (+12,067)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,218 miles
    Test number
    516191830710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    16,151 miles
    Test number
    629267355078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 DPM

Does V40 DPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 DPM is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 DPM?
The MOT on V40 DPM is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 DPM done?
V40 DPM was recorded at 84,990 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 6,017 miles a year.
Has V40 DPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 DPM has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V40 DPM 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 V40 DPM find?
V40 DPM passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside rear coil spring corroded; rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded.

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