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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V687 GEHMOT history

V687 GEH is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 26 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 159,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2024
Mileage
159,063 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V687 GEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V687 GEH was last recorded at 159,063 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 6,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Aug 2019: 141,958 miles, lower than 186,610 miles on 30 Aug 2018.

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
152,067 miles · 13 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
6,996 miles
Average per year
5,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,063 miles
  • 2022 – 152,067 miles
  • 2021 – 149,116 miles
  • 2020 – 145,659 miles
  • 2019 – 141,958 miles
  • 2018 – 186,610 miles
  • 2016 – 136,532 miles
  • 2015 – 131,835 miles
  • 2014 – 126,963 miles
  • 2013 – 121,949 miles
  • 2012 – 117,510 miles
  • 2011 – 112,746 miles
  • 2010 – 102,349 miles
  • 2009 – 92,841 miles
  • 2008 – 84,842 miles
  • 2007 – 76,785 miles
  • 2006 – 64,573 miles
  • 2005 – 55,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail159,063 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Headlight lenses deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail159,063 miles10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,063 miles
    Test number
    300936199349
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    112020335926
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass152,067 miles (+2,951)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    152,067 miles
    Test number
    830739955669
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass149,116 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    149,116 miles
    Test number
    303978436935
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and tail (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail149,116 miles (+3,457)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,116 miles
    Test number
    118524122138
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and tail (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    145,659 miles
    Test number
    231625787315
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail145,659 miles (+3,701)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,659 miles
    Test number
    713359751931
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass141,958 miles (-44,652)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    141,958 miles
    Test number
    333554006706
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass186,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    186,610 miles
    Test number
    979600521771
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorated

  10. Fail186,610 miles (+50,078)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,610 miles
    Test number
    510073364203
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorated

  11. Pass136,532 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    136,532 miles
    Test number
    113414699424
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail136,532 miles (+4,697)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,532 miles
    Test number
    442257919638
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass131,835 miles (+4,872)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    131,835 miles
    Test number
    655815615084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,963 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    126,963 miles
    Test number
    927828724319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,949 miles (+4,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,949 miles
    Test number
    825863323305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass117,510 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    117,510 miles
    Test number
    427273212435
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail117,505 miles (+4,759)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,505 miles
    Test number
    927431912329
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass112,746 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    112,746 miles
    Test number
    948213031362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  19. Fail112,742 miles (+10,393)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,742 miles
    Test number
    377772131338
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  20. Pass102,349 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    102,349 miles
    Test number
    414682720448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,347 miles (+9,506)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,347 miles
    Test number
    502221120344
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass92,841 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,841 miles
    Test number
    470227129338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inside edge.

  23. Fail92,837 miles (+7,995)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,837 miles
    Test number
    714501629342
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inside edge.

  24. Pass84,842 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    84,842 miles
    Test number
    354586628360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,836 miles (+8,051)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,836 miles
    Test number
    303305628378
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass76,785 miles (+12,212)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    76,785 miles
    Test number
    302257327304
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  27. Pass64,573 miles (+8,987)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,573 miles
    Test number
    694440226368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,586 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    55,586 miles
    Test number
    851403835359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail55,548 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,548 miles
    Test number
    844558325345
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about V687 GEH

Does V687 GEH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V687 GEH expired on 30 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V687 GEH?
The MOT on V687 GEH expired on 30 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V687 GEH done?
V687 GEH was recorded at 159,063 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 5,508 miles a year.
Has V687 GEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V687 GEH has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V687 GEH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V687 GEH find?
V687 GEH failed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 10 major defects: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; central exhaust system insecure; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak, and 7 more.

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