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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V698 MGUMOT history

V698 MGU is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 62,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2023
Mileage
62,989 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V698 MGU
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V698 MGU was last recorded at 62,989 miles on 14 Feb 2022, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,951 miles · 11 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
2,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 62,989 miles
  • 2021 – 60,800 miles
  • 2020 – 58,779 miles
  • 2019 – 56,760 miles
  • 2016 – 53,127 miles
  • 2015 – 51,103 miles
  • 2014 – 49,975 miles
  • 2013 – 48,592 miles
  • 2012 – 47,359 miles
  • 2011 – 46,166 miles
  • 2010 – 43,378 miles
  • 2009 – 41,299 miles
  • 2008 – 39,658 miles
  • 2007 – 36,848 miles
  • 2006 – 32,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,989 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded into offside rear flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,989 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,989 miles
    Test number
    891614484618
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail62,951 miles (+2,151)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,951 miles
    Test number
    991998595385
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective vacuum air leak (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass60,800 miles (+2,021)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,800 miles
    Test number
    732147625595
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass58,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,779 miles
    Test number
    504689113784
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail58,775 miles (+2,015)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,775 miles
    Test number
    882524447736
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass56,760 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,760 miles
    Test number
    297806679116
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail56,754 miles (+3,627)2 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,754 miles
    Test number
    665707889402
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to engine poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass53,127 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,127 miles
    Test number
    714085203103
    • AdvisoryFIRST EXHAUST JOINT LEAKING
    • AdvisoryN/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW
    • AdvisoryREAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER OF STEERING COLOMN
    • AdvisoryWINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

  9. Fail53,127 miles (+2,024)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,127 miles
    Test number
    993272258205
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFIRST EXHAUST JOINT LEAKING
    • AdvisoryN/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW
    • AdvisoryREAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER OF STEERING COLOMN
    • AdvisoryWINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

  10. Pass51,103 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,103 miles
    Test number
    551792834963
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded into offside rear flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail51,102 miles (+1,127)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,102 miles
    Test number
    359720211251
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded into nearside rear flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded into offside front flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded into offside rear flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass49,975 miles (+1,383)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,975 miles
    Test number
    356927154347
    • NoteBRAKE PIPE INTO O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO CORRODE
    • NoteREAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING
    • NoteSLIGHT FREEPLAY IN UPPER OF STEERING COLOMN

  13. Pass48,592 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,592 miles
    Test number
    926990153385
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken and exhaust corroded

  14. Fail48,592 miles (+1,233)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,592 miles
    Test number
    388740553395
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken and exhaust corroded

  15. Pass47,359 miles (+1,193)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,359 miles
    Test number
    478648342376
    • NoteEXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION
    • NoteO/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE
    • NoteO/S FRONT INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT
    • NoteO/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW
    • NoteSMALL CHIPS AND SCRATCHES IN WINDSCREEN

  16. Pass46,166 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,166 miles
    Test number
    678502621311
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEmissions just passed

  17. Fail46,165 miles (+2,787)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,165 miles
    Test number
    156731121331
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEmissions just passed

  18. Pass43,378 miles (+2,079)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,378 miles
    Test number
    761565330381
    • NoteBRAKE PIPE INTO O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO CORRODE
    • NoteO/F FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW

  19. Pass41,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,299 miles
    Test number
    973889629346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,299 miles (+1,641)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,299 miles
    Test number
    891749029371
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass39,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,658 miles
    Test number
    992265708323
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail39,658 miles (+2,810)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,658 miles
    Test number
    833005208306
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass36,848 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,848 miles
    Test number
    350205107342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,389 miles
    Test number
    621585606302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,389 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,389 miles
    Test number
    600375006351
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are in poor condition
    • NoteFront number plate marked

Questions about V698 MGU

Does V698 MGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V698 MGU expired on 14 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V698 MGU?
The MOT on V698 MGU expired on 14 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V698 MGU done?
V698 MGU was recorded at 62,989 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2022, an average of 2,002 miles a year.
Has V698 MGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V698 MGU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V698 MGU 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 V698 MGU find?
V698 MGU passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2, and 1 more.

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