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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V647 MENMOT history

V647 MEN is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 178,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2023
Mileage
178,878 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V647 MEN
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
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V647 MEN was last recorded at 178,878 miles on 9 Jul 2022, 9,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,251 miles · 9 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
9,627 miles
Average per year
7,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 178,878 miles
  • 2021 – 169,251 miles
  • 2020 – 166,315 miles
  • 2019 – 164,059 miles
  • 2018 – 158,871 miles
  • 2017 – 153,079 miles
  • 2016 – 148,558 miles
  • 2015 – 143,508 miles
  • 2014 – 132,709 miles
  • 2013 – 127,103 miles
  • 2012 – 123,127 miles
  • 2011 – 119,087 miles
  • 2010 – 114,201 miles
  • 2009 – 102,262 miles
  • 2008 – 84,913 miles
  • 2007 – 69,005 miles
  • 2006 – 59,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,878 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,878 miles (+9,627)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    178,878 miles
    Test number
    530346394999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass169,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    169,251 miles
    Test number
    125299366007
    • 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 handbrake slightly binding

  3. Fail169,251 miles (+2,936)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,251 miles
    Test number
    372717670084
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass166,315 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    166,315 miles
    Test number
    930828798505
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail166,314 miles (+2,255)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,314 miles
    Test number
    676009748205
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass164,059 miles (+5,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    164,059 miles
    Test number
    132104411610
    • 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))

  7. Pass158,871 miles (+5,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    158,871 miles
    Test number
    541967980308
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass153,079 miles (+4,521)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    153,079 miles
    Test number
    914713725397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass148,558 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,558 miles
    Test number
    515148014014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail148,536 miles (+5,028)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,536 miles
    Test number
    636777733232
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  11. Pass143,508 miles (+19)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    143,508 miles
    Test number
    156486935142
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare wheel loose

  12. Fail143,489 miles (+10,780)13 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,489 miles
    Test number
    966752035191
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare wheel loose

  13. Pass132,709 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    132,709 miles
    Test number
    727852134128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail132,709 miles (+5,606)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,709 miles
    Test number
    516622934136
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass127,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    127,103 miles
    Test number
    407776203105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail127,103 miles (+3,976)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,103 miles
    Test number
    988872503109
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass123,127 miles (+4,040)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    123,127 miles
    Test number
    549042312190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass119,087 miles (+4,886)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    119,087 miles
    Test number
    956389391007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,201 miles (+11,939)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    114,201 miles
    Test number
    251559010125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail102,262 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,262 miles
    Test number
    481737119146
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass102,262 miles (+17,349)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    102,262 miles
    Test number
    522677019144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,913 miles (+15,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    84,913 miles
    Test number
    531122328115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass69,005 miles (+9,637)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,005 miles
    Test number
    434450027133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,368 miles
    Test number
    351612526166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V647 MEN

Does V647 MEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V647 MEN expired on 8 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V647 MEN?
The MOT on V647 MEN expired on 8 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V647 MEN done?
V647 MEN was recorded at 178,878 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2022, an average of 7,376 miles a year.
Has V647 MEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V647 MEN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on V647 MEN 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 V647 MEN find?
V647 MEN passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 2 more.

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