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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

V56 GYDMOT history

V56 GYD is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 10 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

V56 GYD green Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2025
Mileage
81,389 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 GYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2025
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V56 GYD was last recorded at 81,389 miles on 7 May 2025, 939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,450 miles · 2 May 2024
Between the last two tests
939 miles
Average per year
2,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,389 miles
  • 2024 – 80,450 miles
  • 2023 – 79,255 miles
  • 2022 – 76,953 miles
  • 2021 – 72,882 miles
  • 2020 – 64,372 miles
  • 2019 – 57,480 miles
  • 2017 – 54,032 miles
  • 2016 – 53,562 miles
  • 2015 – 52,598 miles
  • 2014 – 51,433 miles
  • 2013 – 50,041 miles
  • 2012 – 49,129 miles
  • 2011 – 45,665 miles
  • 2010 – 42,919 miles
  • 2009 – 39,666 miles
  • 2008 – 36,384 miles
  • 2007 – 33,356 miles
  • 2006 – 29,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail81,389 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lense cover broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear shock casings corroded

What MOT failures 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 wheel arch corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front bald inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail81,389 miles (+939)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,389 miles
    Test number
    628394176488
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lense cover broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear shock casings corroded
  2. Pass80,450 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,450 miles
    Test number
    645303583656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bald inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail80,433 miles (+1,178)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,433 miles
    Test number
    175792168192
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bald inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass79,255 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,255 miles
    Test number
    612892187839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
  5. Fail79,255 miles (+2,302)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,255 miles
    Test number
    931770359549
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
  6. Pass76,953 miles (+4,071)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,953 miles
    Test number
    257180878718
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch corroded
  7. Pass72,882 miles (+8,510)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,882 miles
    Test number
    650880144567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounts in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch corroded
  8. Pass64,372 miles (+6,892)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    64,372 miles
    Test number
    622481689345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,480 miles (+3,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,480 miles
    Test number
    323891487078
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
  10. Pass54,032 miles (+470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    914830088920
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox mount in poor condition
  11. Pass53,562 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,562 miles
    Test number
    189759533729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,598 miles (+1,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,598 miles
    Test number
    399620225000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass51,433 miles (+1,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,433 miles
    Test number
    518524914030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  14. Pass50,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,041 miles
    Test number
    128741423411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,041 miles (+912)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,041 miles
    Test number
    215631823041
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass49,129 miles (+3,464)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,129 miles
    Test number
    745676512034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,665 miles (+2,746)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,665 miles
    Test number
    859784521012
    • NoteLow effort n/s/r handbrake
  18. Pass42,919 miles (+3,253)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,919 miles
    Test number
    524932420058
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding.
  19. Pass39,666 miles (+3,282)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,666 miles
    Test number
    163887229457
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside service brake low reading.
  20. Pass36,384 miles (+3,028)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,384 miles
    Test number
    742728838054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear plant feading sligtly
  21. Pass33,356 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,356 miles
    Test number
    162999937458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,577 miles
    Test number
    684714536022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V56 GYD

Does V56 GYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V56 GYD expired on 1 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V56 GYD?
The MOT on V56 GYD expired on 1 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V56 GYD done?
V56 GYD was recorded at 81,389 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 2,691 miles a year.
Has V56 GYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 GYD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V56 GYD 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 GYD find?
V56 GYD failed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 8 major defects and 4 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside headlamp light intensity severely reduced deteriorated, and 9 more.

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