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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

V42 GTNMOT history

V42 GTN is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 6 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 47,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2025.

V42 GTN silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2026
Mileage
47,659 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 GTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 GTN was last recorded at 47,659 miles on 9 Jan 2025, 636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2014: 33,626 miles, lower than 33,670 miles on 11 Dec 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
47,023 miles · 4 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
636 miles
Average per year
1,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,659 miles
  • 2024 – 47,023 miles
  • 2022 – 46,462 miles
  • 2021 – 45,279 miles
  • 2020 – 44,682 miles
  • 2019 – 43,335 miles
  • 2017 – 41,807 miles
  • 2015 – 38,844 miles
  • 2014 – 37,262 miles
  • 2012 – 33,670 miles
  • 2011 – 30,455 miles
  • 2010 – 28,711 miles
  • 2009 – 27,007 miles
  • 2007 – 25,542 miles
  • 2006 – 22,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,659 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnable to see front brake pads clearly.

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,659 miles (+636)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    47,659 miles
    Test number
    376814347649
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see front brake pads clearly.

  2. Pass47,023 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    47,023 miles
    Test number
    974477935432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,462 miles (+567)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    46,462 miles
    Test number
    359886339334
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass45,895 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,895 miles
    Test number
    112220500632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail45,861 miles (+582)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,861 miles
    Test number
    862616878679
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass45,279 miles (+597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    45,279 miles
    Test number
    939773653231
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded underbody

  7. Pass44,682 miles (+1,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,682 miles
    Test number
    333193782779
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Perished and Split (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside And Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass43,335 miles (+1,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,335 miles
    Test number
    280675957429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass41,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,807 miles
    Test number
    813654624724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail41,807 miles (+1,376)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,807 miles
    Test number
    478267571094
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass40,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,431 miles
    Test number
    877618724291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,431 miles (+1,587)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,431 miles
    Test number
    688915106552
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass38,844 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,844 miles
    Test number
    565164810178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,262 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,262 miles
    Test number
    887105564394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,626 miles (-44)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,626 miles
    Test number
    179706204440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,670 miles (+1,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,670 miles
    Test number
    196836042319
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass32,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,060 miles
    Test number
    989880012014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,060 miles (+1,605)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,060 miles
    Test number
    317810312080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass30,455 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,455 miles
    Test number
    466184301054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,711 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,711 miles
    Test number
    500171810058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,007 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,007 miles
    Test number
    612535009089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,542 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,542 miles
    Test number
    403775767327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,959 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,959 miles
    Test number
    344092707060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    22,245 miles
    Test number
    164139006437
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about V42 GTN

Does V42 GTN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V42 GTN expired on 10 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V42 GTN?
The MOT on V42 GTN expired on 10 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V42 GTN done?
V42 GTN was recorded at 47,659 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2025, an average of 1,338 miles a year.
Has V42 GTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 GTN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V42 GTN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V42 GTN find?
V42 GTN passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; unable to see front brake pads clearly..

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