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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V685 NVYMOT history

V685 NVY is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 11 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 62,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2025
Mileage
62,541 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 NVY
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
11 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 NVY was last recorded at 62,541 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,304 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
237 miles
Average per year
2,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 62,541 miles
  • 2023 – 62,304 miles
  • 2022 – 61,874 miles
  • 2021 – 60,863 miles
  • 2020 – 60,382 miles
  • 2019 – 58,275 miles
  • 2018 – 56,158 miles
  • 2017 – 54,063 miles
  • 2016 – 50,968 miles
  • 2015 – 47,445 miles
  • 2014 – 43,634 miles
  • 2013 – 37,609 miles
  • 2012 – 35,299 miles
  • 2011 – 33,252 miles
  • 2010 – 31,008 miles
  • 2009 – 26,569 miles
  • 2008 – 24,246 miles
  • 2007 – 23,879 miles
  • 2006 – 21,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,541 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both service and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak On engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass62,541 miles (+237)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,541 miles
    Test number
    204548131363
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both service and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass62,304 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,304 miles
    Test number
    432442020360
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail62,304 miles (+430)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,304 miles
    Test number
    904788516585
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass61,874 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,874 miles
    Test number
    664892058307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail61,874 miles (+1,011)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,874 miles
    Test number
    635971006632
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,863 miles (+481)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,863 miles
    Test number
    540436873004
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass60,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    60,382 miles
    Test number
    758251391539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,382 miles (+2,107)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,382 miles
    Test number
    935147615942
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass58,275 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,275 miles
    Test number
    869096080046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,158 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,158 miles
    Test number
    312254939897
    • AdvisoryOil leak On engine

  11. Fail56,157 miles (+2,094)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,157 miles
    Test number
    631007329258
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureCentral Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Engine stabilizer excessive movement. (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak On engine

  12. Pass54,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,063 miles
    Test number
    187338720173
    • AdvisoryOil leak On Engine
    • AdvisorySlight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

  13. Fail54,063 miles (+3,095)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,063 miles
    Test number
    515313315317
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak On Engine
    • AdvisorySlight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

  14. Pass50,968 miles (+3,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,968 miles
    Test number
    740280059337
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak from rocker cover gasket.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass47,445 miles (+3,811)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,445 miles
    Test number
    187647925090
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass43,634 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,634 miles
    Test number
    327013454036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,609 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,609 miles
    Test number
    398098703113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,299 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,299 miles
    Test number
    197109602137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass35,299 miles (+2,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,299 miles
    Test number
    926849402138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass33,252 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,252 miles
    Test number
    737150311196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,008 miles (+4,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,008 miles
    Test number
    552637810177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass26,569 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,569 miles
    Test number
    254892519173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,246 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,246 miles
    Test number
    252092028143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,879 miles (+2,069)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,879 miles
    Test number
    942448197239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn down to 3 mm
    • NoteSlight cracks between tread on nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass21,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,810 miles
    Test number
    480939496240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V685 NVY

Does V685 NVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V685 NVY expired on 22 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V685 NVY?
The MOT on V685 NVY expired on 22 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V685 NVY done?
V685 NVY was recorded at 62,541 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 2,355 miles a year.
Has V685 NVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 NVY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V685 NVY 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 V685 NVY find?
V685 NVY passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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