Vauxhall Astra
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
V688 FBJMOT history
V688 FBJ is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,655 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 129,655 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,365 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V688 FBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 24 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V688 FBJ was last recorded at 129,655 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 129,090 miles · 23 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 565 miles
- Average per year
- 4,365 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,655 miles
- 2025 – 120,654 miles
- 2024 – 108,072 miles
- 2023 – 98,154 miles
- 2022 – 90,807 miles
- 2020 – 87,518 miles
- 2019 – 83,958 miles
- 2018 – 79,837 miles
- 2017 – 75,660 miles
- 2016 – 73,968 miles
- 2015 – 71,940 miles
- 2014 – 69,665 miles
- 2013 – 67,415 miles
- 2012 – 65,065 miles
- 2011 – 62,488 miles
- 2010 – 59,415 miles
- 2009 – 56,639 miles
- 2008 – 51,474 miles
- 2007 – 48,338 miles
- 2006 – 44,712 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,655 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,655 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 129,655 miles
- Test number
- 736550062202
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail129,655 miles (+565)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,655 miles
- Test number
- 983787470333
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail129,090 miles3 dangerous6 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,090 miles
- Test number
- 987026556873
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture as marked (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system * (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested * (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper adrift
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear seats and belts not checked due to load
- AdvisorySteering rack sweaty
Fail129,090 miles (+8,436)2 dangerous6 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,090 miles
- Test number
- 882389698117
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system * (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested * (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper adrift
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear seats and belts not checked due to load
- AdvisorySteering rack sweaty
Pass120,654 miles (+12,582)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 120,654 miles
- Test number
- 644182195198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,072 miles (+9,918)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 108,072 miles
- Test number
- 249085593498
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,154 miles (+7,347)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 98,154 miles
- Test number
- 494130682531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,807 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 90,807 miles
- Test number
- 100026707931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,807 miles (+3,289)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,807 miles
- Test number
- 423348092124
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass87,518 miles (+106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 87,518 miles
- Test number
- 741601485679
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail87,412 miles (+3,454)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,412 miles
- Test number
- 337331371063
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass83,958 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 83,958 miles
- Test number
- 469770707759
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail83,956 miles (+4,119)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,956 miles
- Test number
- 893948597468
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass79,837 miles (+4,177)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 79,837 miles
- Test number
- 248488696074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,660 miles (+1,692)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 75,660 miles
- Test number
- 634393246921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,968 miles (+2,028)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 73,968 miles
- Test number
- 960682447220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,940 miles (+2,275)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 71,940 miles
- Test number
- 327997535482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,665 miles (+2,250)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 69,665 miles
- Test number
- 339530144213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,415 miles (+2,350)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 67,415 miles
- Test number
- 349559833481
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass65,065 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 65,065 miles
- Test number
- 357093042214
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail65,065 miles (+2,577)3 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,065 miles
- Test number
- 276976432259
- DangerousCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass62,488 miles (+3,073)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 62,488 miles
- Test number
- 397012541435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,415 miles (+2,776)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 59,415 miles
- Test number
- 603423040211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,639 miles (+5,165)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 56,639 miles
- Test number
- 420548839294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,474 miles (+3,136)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 51,474 miles
- Test number
- 161562938276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,338 miles (+3,626)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 48,338 miles
- Test number
- 391014037222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,712 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 44,712 miles
- Test number
- 594666536219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V688 FBJ
- Does V688 FBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V688 FBJ is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V688 FBJ?
- The MOT on V688 FBJ is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V688 FBJ done?
- V688 FBJ was recorded at 129,655 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 4,365 miles a year.
- Has V688 FBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V688 FBJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on V688 FBJ 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 V688 FBJ find?
- V688 FBJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.
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