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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

V666 KARMOT history

V666 KAR is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 22 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 124,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

V666 KAR red Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
124,389 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2020
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V666 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V666 KAR was last recorded at 124,389 miles on 1 Sept 2020, 169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2007: 96,076 miles, lower than 96,077 miles on 16 Aug 2007.
  • 14 Aug 2009: 88,609 miles, lower than 120,033 miles on 15 Aug 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,220 miles · 16 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
169 miles
Average per year
2,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 124,389 miles
  • 2019 – 124,220 miles
  • 2018 – 123,571 miles
  • 2017 – 122,726 miles
  • 2016 – 121,825 miles
  • 2015 – 120,735 miles
  • 2014 – 119,470 miles
  • 2013 – 117,436 miles
  • 2012 – 115,141 miles
  • 2011 – 109,525 miles
  • 2009 – 88,609 miles
  • 2008 – 120,033 miles
  • 2007 – 96,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryProgressive corrosion on vehicle underside
  • AdvisoryVehicle modified for track use

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Modified for race use

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Vehicle heavily modified for race use. Air bag and rear seats removed. Roll cage and fixed seats with harnesses fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s rear brake pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 16 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    689162289032
    • AdvisoryProgressive corrosion on vehicle underside
    • AdvisoryVehicle modified for track use

  2. FailMileage not read1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    743890325401
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryProgressive corrosion on vehicle underside
    • AdvisoryVehicle modified for track use

  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    301610981368
    • AdvisoryVehicle modified for competition

  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    430850749028
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily modified for track use

  5. FailMileage not read5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    474315028806
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily modified for track use

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    608969357609
    • AdvisoryModified for race use
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. FailMileage not read3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    107875626185
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryModified for race use
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    372881266065
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily modified for race use. Air bag and rear seats removed. Roll cage and fixed seats with harnesses fitted

  9. FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    616792810536
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily modified for race use. Air bag and rear seats removed. Roll cage and fixed seats with harnesses fitted

  10. Pass124,389 miles (+169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,389 miles
    Test number
    384780210692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backplates deteriorated

  11. Pass124,220 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,220 miles
    Test number
    571152018815
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake pads low

  12. Fail124,218 miles (+647)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,218 miles
    Test number
    476565454541
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake pads low

  13. Pass123,571 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,571 miles
    Test number
    516659697754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,726 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,726 miles
    Test number
    558557133998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front brake discs

  15. Fail122,726 miles (+901)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,726 miles
    Test number
    199199011839
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front brake discs

  16. Pass121,825 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,825 miles
    Test number
    921998030755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail121,820 miles (+1,085)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,820 miles
    Test number
    581563611077
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass120,735 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,735 miles
    Test number
    410878433385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,731 miles (+1,261)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,731 miles
    Test number
    798556135276
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass119,470 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,470 miles
    Test number
    346104244259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail119,467 miles (+2,031)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,467 miles
    Test number
    126561044232
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  22. Pass117,436 miles (+2,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    117,436 miles
    Test number
    359742723420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass115,141 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    115,141 miles
    Test number
    445365742248
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail115,139 miles (+5,614)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,139 miles
    Test number
    509073642282
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass109,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    109,525 miles
    Test number
    687933841243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail109,520 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,520 miles
    Test number
    259403241213
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  27. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    450645020228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass88,609 miles (-31,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    88,609 miles
    Test number
    843636529299
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Fail120,033 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    681178128279
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass120,033 miles (+23,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    721038028285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass96,076 miles (-1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    96,076 miles
    Test number
    891482337283
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded

  32. Fail96,077 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,077 miles
    Test number
    263438127259
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAll four discs corroded

Questions about V666 KAR

Does V666 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V666 KAR is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V666 KAR?
The MOT on V666 KAR is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V666 KAR done?
V666 KAR was recorded at 124,389 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2020, an average of 2,170 miles a year.
Has V666 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V666 KAR has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V666 KAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V666 KAR find?
V666 KAR passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: progressive corrosion on vehicle underside; vehicle modified for track use.

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