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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,686 cc

V56 FDLMOT history

V56 FDL is a black diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

V56 FDL black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
111,873 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 FDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 FDL was last recorded at 111,873 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 7,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
104,320 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,553 miles
Average per year
6,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,873 miles
  • 2025 – 104,320 miles
  • 2024 – 96,506 miles
  • 2023 – 89,716 miles
  • 2022 – 82,757 miles
  • 2021 – 74,883 miles
  • 2020 – 64,016 miles
  • 2019 – 60,769 miles
  • 2018 – 57,190 miles
  • 2016 – 52,589 miles
  • 2015 – 47,163 miles
  • 2014 – 38,757 miles
  • 2013 – 29,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,873 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,873 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    111,873 miles
    Test number
    940736069958
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail111,873 miles (+7,553)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,873 miles
    Test number
    234685916868
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass104,320 miles (+7,814)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,320 miles
    Test number
    513239663725
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass96,506 miles (+6,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    762114955330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass89,716 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,716 miles
    Test number
    238219046096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail89,716 miles (+6,959)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,716 miles
    Test number
    454913486354
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass82,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,757 miles
    Test number
    619609153350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail82,757 miles (+7,874)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,757 miles
    Test number
    249638180229
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    175593588588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,883 miles (+10,867)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    987572130950
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes. (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass64,016 miles (+3,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,016 miles
    Test number
    798925409656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. badly cracking and 10 years old. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass60,769 miles (+3,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,769 miles
    Test number
    811756985064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing, 9 years old and damage to outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing and 9 years old

  13. Pass57,190 miles (+4,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,190 miles
    Test number
    314327216876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass52,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,589 miles
    Test number
    575558052301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail52,589 miles (+5,426)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,589 miles
    Test number
    879071233655
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front caliper binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass47,163 miles (+8,406)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,163 miles
    Test number
    899323225214
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall damaged,but no cords showing

  17. Pass38,757 miles (+9,085)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,757 miles
    Test number
    439340444252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,672 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,672 miles
    Test number
    518102053223
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres inner edges worn

Questions about V56 FDL

Does V56 FDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 FDL is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V56 FDL?
The MOT on V56 FDL is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V56 FDL done?
V56 FDL was recorded at 111,873 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,523 miles a year.
Has V56 FDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 FDL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V56 FDL 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 V56 FDL find?
V56 FDL passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.

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