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Vauxhall Astra

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,995 cc

V657 GHEMOT history

V657 GHE is a white diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 22 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 152,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2023
Mileage
152,402 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2021
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V657 GHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V657 GHE was last recorded at 152,402 miles on 1 Mar 2021, 5,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,655 miles · 17 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
5,747 miles
Average per year
5,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 152,402 miles
  • 2020 – 146,655 miles
  • 2019 – 142,305 miles
  • 2017 – 136,464 miles
  • 2016 – 131,830 miles
  • 2015 – 124,437 miles
  • 2014 – 118,751 miles
  • 2013 – 113,734 miles
  • 2012 – 108,526 miles
  • 2011 – 103,425 miles
  • 2010 – 97,407 miles
  • 2009 – 92,913 miles
  • 2008 – 87,403 miles
  • 2007 – 80,924 miles
  • 2005 – 71,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside headlamp poor fit

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    447093296956
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass152,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    152,402 miles
    Test number
    288709620750
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Fail152,402 miles (+5,747)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,402 miles
    Test number
    386770316555
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass146,655 miles (+4,350)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,655 miles
    Test number
    283694726287
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside chassis rail corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp poor fit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bulge starting in tyre side wall
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake low for vehicle

  5. Pass142,305 miles (+9)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    142,305 miles
    Test number
    212249519733
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp poor fit
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail142,296 miles (+5,832)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,296 miles
    Test number
    788879551565
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp poor fit
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,464 miles (+4,634)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,464 miles
    Test number
    206399065156
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corroding difficult to assess due to access
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing uneven and cuts in side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp poor fit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front deep cuts inner tyre side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight roughness wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside centre floor corroding
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  8. Pass131,830 miles (+7,393)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    131,830 miles
    Test number
    919458674447
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corroding difficult to assess due to access
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  9. Pass124,437 miles (+5,686)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    124,437 miles
    Test number
    369150825188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroding difficult to assess due to access
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing uneven and bulge starting inner side wall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing uneven and cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing uneven

  10. Pass118,751 miles (+5,017)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,751 miles
    Test number
    465049114116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe deteriorating and slight blow
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing uneven and cuts in side wall
    • NoteSlight play offside steering rack inner joint

  11. Pass113,734 miles (+5,208)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    113,734 miles
    Test number
    638172923140
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing uneven and deep cuts inner side wall
    • NoteSlight play offside inner steering rack joint

  12. Pass108,526 miles (+5,101)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    108,526 miles
    Test number
    388648312108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDeep cuts offside rear inner tyre side wall
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing
    • NoteHeavy corrosion rear exhaust box
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack end

  13. Pass103,425 miles (+6,018)2 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    103,425 miles
    Test number
    737774621192
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCuts nearside front tyre side wall
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroding difficult to assess
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroding from brake hose
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe corroding
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipes corroding both sides of brake hose
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket missing
    • NoteSlight play offside steering rack
    • NoteUnable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

  14. Pass97,407 miles (+4,494)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    97,407 miles
    Test number
    910553810024
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteHeavy corrosion rear exhaust box and mounting
    • NoteRear brake pipes from hoses to brake valve corroding
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack

  15. Pass92,913 miles (+5,510)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    92,913 miles
    Test number
    393420629073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBulge starting in nearside front tyre side wall
    • NoteOffside door mirror cracked
    • NoteOffside wiper blade poor fit

  16. Pass87,403 miles (+6,479)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    87,403 miles
    Test number
    102808508446
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front windows tinted
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Pass80,924 miles (+9,129)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    80,924 miles
    Test number
    463119917069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    71,795 miles
    Test number
    392236715404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V657 GHE

Does V657 GHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V657 GHE expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V657 GHE?
The MOT on V657 GHE expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V657 GHE done?
V657 GHE was recorded at 152,402 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2021, an average of 5,176 miles a year.
Has V657 GHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V657 GHE has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on V657 GHE 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 V657 GHE find?
V657 GHE passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2022 with 5 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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