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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

V40 VLSMOT history

V40 VLS is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 8 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

V40 VLS black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2025
Mileage
113,601 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 VLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V40 VLS was last recorded at 113,601 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,292 miles · 8 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
309 miles
Average per year
6,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,601 miles
  • 2024 – 113,292 miles
  • 2023 – 107,753 miles
  • 2022 – 99,793 miles
  • 2021 – 96,015 miles
  • 2019 – 94,716 miles
  • 2018 – 87,592 miles
  • 2017 – 81,425 miles
  • 2016 – 78,458 miles
  • 2015 – 67,153 miles
  • 2014 – 51,846 miles
  • 2013 – 30,440 miles
  • 2012 – 28,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,601 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blow on centre box and near rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,601 miles (+309)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,601 miles
    Test number
    135073828232
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blow on centre box and near rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass113,292 miles (+5,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,292 miles
    Test number
    408774856153
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass107,753 miles (+7,960)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,753 miles
    Test number
    408876782202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,793 miles (+3,778)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,793 miles
    Test number
    703203555244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,015 miles
    Test number
    753453509593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,015 miles (+1,299)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,015 miles
    Test number
    564298809746
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass94,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,716 miles
    Test number
    595606889969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,715 miles (+3,583)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,715 miles
    Test number
    487923006399
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass91,132 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,132 miles
    Test number
    698066869930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,592 miles
    Test number
    159762460084
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are slightly pitted on the inner surfaces

  11. Fail87,590 miles (+6,165)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,590 miles
    Test number
    564425090670
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are slightly pitted on the inner surfaces

  12. Pass81,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,425 miles
    Test number
    212076192310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,425 miles (+2,967)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,425 miles
    Test number
    621893399695
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass78,458 miles (+11,305)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,458 miles
    Test number
    615532840914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,153 miles (+15,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,153 miles
    Test number
    768171385172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass51,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,846 miles
    Test number
    277546194401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,845 miles (+21,405)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,845 miles
    Test number
    587086694122
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass30,440 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,440 miles
    Test number
    998658043189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,124 miles
    Test number
    266044912206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V40 VLS

Does V40 VLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 VLS expired on 18 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 VLS?
The MOT on V40 VLS expired on 18 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V40 VLS done?
V40 VLS was recorded at 113,601 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 6,746 miles a year.
Has V40 VLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 VLS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 VLS 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 VLS find?
V40 VLS failed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blow on centre box and near rear; emissions unable to be completed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 5 more.

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