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Vauxhall Astravan

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

V5 VXLMOT history

V5 VXL is a black diesel Vauxhall Astravan first used on 23 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
147,752 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
13 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 VXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astravan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 VXL was last recorded at 147,752 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,751 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,752 miles
  • 2024 – 133,600 miles
  • 2023 – 127,940 miles
  • 2022 – 123,003 miles
  • 2021 – 119,730 miles
  • 2020 – 116,827 miles
  • 2019 – 111,660 miles
  • 2018 – 103,095 miles
  • 2016 – 87,108 miles
  • 2015 – 78,972 miles
  • 2014 – 67,719 miles
  • 2012 – 58,365 miles
  • 2011 – 40,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,752 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering malfunctioning

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,752 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    147,752 miles
    Test number
    400387387682
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  2. Fail147,751 miles (+14,151)1 dangerous9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,751 miles
    Test number
    250807580144
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass133,600 miles (+5,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,600 miles
    Test number
    144291159550
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass127,940 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,940 miles
    Test number
    945377227806
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail127,936 miles (+23)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,936 miles
    Test number
    169584120871
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rough

  6. Fail127,913 miles (+4,910)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,913 miles
    Test number
    413265651362
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass123,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,003 miles
    Test number
    743687426917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  8. Fail123,003 miles (+3,273)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,003 miles
    Test number
    380941860779
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  9. Pass119,730 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,730 miles
    Test number
    214061567745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,729 miles (+2,902)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,729 miles
    Test number
    561460243948
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass116,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,827 miles
    Test number
    486997962264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,827 miles (+5,167)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,827 miles
    Test number
    809540325969
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass111,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,660 miles
    Test number
    382029519634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail111,660 miles (+8,565)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,660 miles
    Test number
    243156859140
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass103,095 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,095 miles
    Test number
    203670789941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,038 miles (+15,930)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,038 miles
    Test number
    932656049921
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded factory pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass87,108 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,108 miles
    Test number
    748250514787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,607 miles (+7,635)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,607 miles
    Test number
    606366783126
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass78,972 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,972 miles
    Test number
    753682383900
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded factory pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail78,972 miles (+11,253)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,972 miles
    Test number
    834667835602
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded factory pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded factory pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass67,719 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,719 miles
    Test number
    646688424099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine light on

  22. Fail67,703 miles (+9,338)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,703 miles
    Test number
    729868324036
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine light on

  23. Pass58,365 miles (+17,523)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    369010232404
    • NoteO/s door mirror cover missing

  24. Pass40,842 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,842 miles
    Test number
    628178471141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,828 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,828 miles
    Test number
    447595871109
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about V5 VXL

Does V5 VXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 VXL expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 VXL?
The MOT on V5 VXL expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 VXL done?
V5 VXL was recorded at 147,752 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 7,489 miles a year.
Has V5 VXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 VXL has failed 12 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 VXL 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 V5 VXL find?
V5 VXL passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust noisy; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate; sill covers fitted, and 1 more.

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