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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V61 FJTMOT history

V61 FJT is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 145,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2023
Mileage
145,420 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V61 FJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V61 FJT was last recorded at 145,420 miles on 5 Sept 2022, 4,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,556 miles · 6 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,864 miles
Average per year
5,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,420 miles
  • 2021 – 140,556 miles
  • 2020 – 132,689 miles
  • 2019 – 122,748 miles
  • 2018 – 114,567 miles
  • 2017 – 109,375 miles
  • 2016 – 99,528 miles
  • 2015 – 88,372 miles
  • 2014 – 77,491 miles
  • 2013 – 75,132 miles
  • 2012 – 71,243 miles
  • 2011 – 68,730 miles
  • 2010 – 65,683 miles
  • 2009 – 63,013 miles
  • 2008 – 60,922 miles
  • 2007 – 59,169 miles
  • 2006 – 57,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,420 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,420 miles (+4,864)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,420 miles
    Test number
    732687768662
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,556 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    140,556 miles
    Test number
    185529558367
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail140,556 miles (+7,867)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,556 miles
    Test number
    580768386960
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass132,689 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,689 miles
    Test number
    230498719386
    • MinorNearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear panel

  5. Fail132,688 miles (+9,940)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,688 miles
    Test number
    229243432072
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear panel

  6. Pass122,748 miles (+8,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,748 miles
    Test number
    687468446395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass114,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,567 miles
    Test number
    286621528530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail114,567 miles (+5,192)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,567 miles
    Test number
    539185894314
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,375 miles
    Test number
    338241284700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,375 miles (+9,847)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,375 miles
    Test number
    891890406733
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass99,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,528 miles
    Test number
    760694360346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,528 miles (+11,156)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,528 miles
    Test number
    266683614482
    • FailureFront brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass88,372 miles (+10,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,372 miles
    Test number
    452348074856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass77,491 miles (+2,359)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,491 miles
    Test number
    158372974235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePatchy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • NoteSurface corrosion to both front brake discs
    • NoteSurface corrosion to exhaust system

  15. Pass75,132 miles (+3,889)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    499209263248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePatchy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • NoteSurface corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

  16. Pass71,243 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,243 miles
    Test number
    306512272457
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel filler breather pipe split
    • NotePatchy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  17. Fail71,243 miles (+2,513)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,243 miles
    Test number
    268755662205
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel filler breather pipe split
    • NotePatchy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  18. Pass68,730 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,730 miles
    Test number
    357761891270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNo reverse lights
    • NoteSurface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  19. Fail68,730 miles (+3,047)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,730 miles
    Test number
    467911891266
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNo reverse lights
    • NoteSurface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  20. Pass65,683 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,683 miles
    Test number
    963619630261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades poor
    • NotePatchy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • NoteReverse lights not working
    • NoteSlight wear to both front brake discs

  21. Fail65,683 miles (+2,670)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,683 miles
    Test number
    824147930208
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades poor
    • NotePatchy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • NoteReverse lights not working
    • NoteSlight wear to both front brake discs

  22. Pass63,013 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,013 miles
    Test number
    204351759202
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn thin on inner edges
    • NoteCheck front wheel alignment

  23. Fail63,013 miles (+2,091)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,013 miles
    Test number
    614071559233
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn thin on inner edges
    • NoteCheck front wheel alignment
    • NoteEngine vacume hose split

  24. Pass60,922 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,922 miles
    Test number
    781633658265
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteCheck front wheel alignment

  25. Fail60,922 miles (+1,753)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,922 miles
    Test number
    382023658276
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteCheck front wheel alignment

  26. Pass59,169 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,169 miles
    Test number
    342357477282
    • NoteBoth front brake discs rusty and worn
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted on inner edges

  27. Fail59,168 miles (+2,075)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,168 miles
    Test number
    311905977211
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs rusty and worn
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted on inner edges

  28. Pass57,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    57,093 miles
    Test number
    361083476277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V61 FJT

Does V61 FJT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V61 FJT expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V61 FJT?
The MOT on V61 FJT expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V61 FJT done?
V61 FJT was recorded at 145,420 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2022, an average of 5,544 miles a year.
Has V61 FJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V61 FJT has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on V61 FJT 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 V61 FJT find?
V61 FJT passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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