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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,700 cc

V643 YFCMOT history

V643 YFC is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2022 and it has passed 16 of 31 MOT tests, with 184,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2022
Mileage
184,361 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2019
MOT tests
31
16 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V643 YFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,700 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V643 YFC was last recorded at 184,361 miles on 15 Jul 2019, 5,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,368 miles · 12 Jul 2016
Between the last two tests
5,993 miles
Average per year
5,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 184,361 miles
  • 2016 – 178,368 miles
  • 2015 – 175,771 miles
  • 2014 – 168,537 miles
  • 2013 – 162,806 miles
  • 2012 – 157,413 miles
  • 2011 – 153,408 miles
  • 2010 – 150,318 miles
  • 2009 – 146,250 miles
  • 2008 – 132,513 miles
  • 2007 – 122,391 miles
  • 2006 – 109,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))
  • MajorFuel system component leaking injectors or leak-off pipes leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryEngine management warning light onRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2016

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    881752096004
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking injectors or leak-off pipes leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on

  2. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    799901798094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on
    • AdvisoryO/s inner body sill badly corroded but not in prescribed area

  3. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    400925126377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on

  4. FailMileage not read2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    741291703521
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on

  5. Pass184,361 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    184,361 miles
    Test number
    839079097963
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. FailMileage not read3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    464825482898
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    366421515515
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. FailMileage not read5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    839443749917
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    684660989262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. FailMileage not read5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    360679928727
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass178,368 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    178,368 miles
    Test number
    964412341310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on

  12. FailMileage not read2 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    922284406302
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on

  13. Pass175,771 miles (+7,234)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    175,771 miles
    Test number
    227236395478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUneven front tyre wear

  14. Pass168,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    168,537 miles
    Test number
    639276194177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail168,537 miles (+5,731)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,537 miles
    Test number
    357391394185
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass162,806 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    162,806 miles
    Test number
    799941393109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s door mirror damaged

  17. Fail162,806 miles (+5,393)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,806 miles
    Test number
    836686183188
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s door mirror damaged

  18. Pass157,413 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    157,413 miles
    Test number
    839994792116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  19. Fail157,413 miles (+4,005)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,413 miles
    Test number
    978783392121
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  20. Pass153,408 miles (+21)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    153,408 miles
    Test number
    575173891161
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteInner edge or n/s rear tyre badly worn
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting missing

  21. Fail153,387 miles (+3,069)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,387 miles
    Test number
    659812791127
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteInner edge or n/s rear tyre badly worn
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting missing

  22. Pass150,318 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    150,318 miles
    Test number
    252268180109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting missing

  23. Fail150,318 miles (+4,068)8 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,318 miles
    Test number
    204357180167
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting missing

  24. Pass146,250 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    146,250 miles
    Test number
    494352499166
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteN/s front,o/s front and n/s rear tyres all worn on inner edges

  25. Fail146,250 miles (+13,737)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,250 miles
    Test number
    781341999104
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteN/s front,o/s front and n/s rear tyres all worn on inner edges

  26. Pass132,513 miles (+320)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    132,513 miles
    Test number
    120751298120
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  27. Fail132,193 miles (+9,802)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,193 miles
    Test number
    402464288116
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  28. Pass122,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    122,391 miles
    Test number
    862560297117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail122,391 miles (+13,337)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,391 miles
    Test number
    260260097134
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light on

  30. Pass109,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    109,054 miles
    Test number
    942624786121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail109,054 miles6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,054 miles
    Test number
    384490586148
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about V643 YFC

Does V643 YFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V643 YFC expired on 23 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V643 YFC?
The MOT on V643 YFC expired on 23 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V643 YFC done?
V643 YFC was recorded at 184,361 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2019, an average of 5,774 miles a year.
Has V643 YFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V643 YFC has failed 15 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V643 YFC 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 V643 YFC find?
V643 YFC failed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2022 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage seized; fuel system component leaking injectors or leak-off pipes leaking; offside front wheel bearing rough when rotated, and 5 more.

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