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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V631 ELMMOT history

V631 ELM is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 22 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2023
Mileage
77,330 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V631 ELM
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
22 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V631 ELM was last recorded at 77,330 miles on 12 Jul 2023, 1,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,976 miles · 15 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,354 miles
Average per year
2,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 77,330 miles
  • 2022 – 75,976 miles
  • 2021 – 74,029 miles
  • 2020 – 70,977 miles
  • 2019 – 67,042 miles
  • 2018 – 64,168 miles
  • 2017 – 61,249 miles
  • 2016 – 56,347 miles
  • 2015 – 50,997 miles
  • 2014 – 50,201 miles
  • 2013 – 48,789 miles
  • 2012 – 47,431 miles
  • 2011 – 46,226 miles
  • 2010 – 44,929 miles
  • 2009 – 43,283 miles
  • 2008 – 39,460 miles
  • 2007 – 37,223 miles
  • 2006 – 35,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail77,330 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail77,330 miles (+1,354)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,330 miles
    Test number
    656703563720
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass75,976 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,976 miles
    Test number
    863995600590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,029 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,029 miles
    Test number
    378904646001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail74,029 miles (+3,052)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,029 miles
    Test number
    161771895436
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits cat missing (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass70,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,977 miles
    Test number
    259480033844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,977 miles (+3,935)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,977 miles
    Test number
    492371775753
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass67,042 miles (+2,874)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,042 miles
    Test number
    894363979637
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose roof bars (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass64,168 miles (+56)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,168 miles
    Test number
    136920445178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  9. Fail64,112 miles (+2,863)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,112 miles
    Test number
    820826147398
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  10. Pass61,249 miles (+4,902)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,249 miles
    Test number
    542298398095
    • AdvisoryCentral silencer rusty
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass56,347 miles (+5,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,347 miles
    Test number
    431725221058
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres, sidewall scuffed and perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer seat belts not fully tested, child seats fitted

  12. Pass50,997 miles (+796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,997 miles
    Test number
    716745615075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  13. Pass50,201 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,201 miles
    Test number
    789685314030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,194 miles (+1,405)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    537854214023
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteO/s and n/s headlight lenses obscured

  15. Pass48,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,789 miles
    Test number
    589725013075
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail48,789 miles (+1,358)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,789 miles
    Test number
    706885213042
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass47,431 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,431 miles
    Test number
    175867512075
    • NoteExhaust tailpipe corroded
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  18. Fail47,431 miles (+1,205)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,431 miles
    Test number
    958797612006
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteExhaust tailpipe corroded
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  19. Pass46,226 miles (+1,297)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,226 miles
    Test number
    915351421029
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing
    • NoteTailpipe corroded

  20. Pass44,929 miles (+1,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,929 miles
    Test number
    593678210058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  21. Pass43,283 miles (+3,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,283 miles
    Test number
    233479119074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,460 miles (+2,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,460 miles
    Test number
    704137018010
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass37,223 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,223 miles
    Test number
    103877117438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,599 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    35,599 miles
    Test number
    343312016098
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing

Questions about V631 ELM

Does V631 ELM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V631 ELM expired on 14 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V631 ELM?
The MOT on V631 ELM expired on 14 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V631 ELM done?
V631 ELM was recorded at 77,330 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2023, an average of 2,385 miles a year.
Has V631 ELM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V631 ELM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V631 ELM 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 V631 ELM find?
V631 ELM failed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 4 more.

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