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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V704 EPYMOT history

V704 EPY is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 10 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2025
Mileage
106,458 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V704 EPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V704 EPY was last recorded at 106,458 miles on 29 Apr 2024, 169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,289 miles · 2 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
169 miles
Average per year
4,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,458 miles
  • 2023 – 94,968 miles
  • 2022 – 92,641 miles
  • 2021 – 90,116 miles
  • 2020 – 87,813 miles
  • 2019 – 84,375 miles
  • 2018 – 80,395 miles
  • 2017 – 75,920 miles
  • 2016 – 70,639 miles
  • 2015 – 65,449 miles
  • 2014 – 58,978 miles
  • 2013 – 54,445 miles
  • 2012 – 49,519 miles
  • 2011 – 44,227 miles
  • 2010 – 38,041 miles
  • 2009 – 34,906 miles
  • 2008 – 31,697 miles
  • 2007 – 27,094 miles
  • 2006 – 23,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,458 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (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.

  • Covers on sills

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,458 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,458 miles
    Test number
    583248120647
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail106,458 miles (+169)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,458 miles
    Test number
    384236870371
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail106,289 miles (+11,321)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,289 miles
    Test number
    257814323728
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid section (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,968 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,968 miles
    Test number
    126764436104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side top shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sill covers fitted sills not checked

  5. Fail94,951 miles (+2,310)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,951 miles
    Test number
    506887213167
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers over sills unable to inspect propbably
    • AdvisoryWheel archs corroded

  6. Pass92,641 miles (+2,525)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,641 miles
    Test number
    666639606875
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass90,116 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,116 miles
    Test number
    613427946156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded

  8. Fail90,116 miles (+2,303)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,116 miles
    Test number
    311819595567
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded

  9. Pass87,813 miles (+3,438)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,813 miles
    Test number
    924511487319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shockabsorber cover lose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  10. Pass84,375 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,375 miles
    Test number
    937798893207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,372 miles (+3,977)1 dangerous9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,372 miles
    Test number
    966596954386
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass80,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,395 miles
    Test number
    770242691604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail80,395 miles (+4,475)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,395 miles
    Test number
    844491767187
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass75,920 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,920 miles
    Test number
    253977750289
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills

  15. Fail75,916 miles (+5,277)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,916 miles
    Test number
    175394703894
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills
    • AdvisoryFront bumper lose on ends

  16. Pass70,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,639 miles
    Test number
    329423293959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail70,639 miles (+5,190)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,639 miles
    Test number
    879608733399
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass65,449 miles (+6,471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,449 miles
    Test number
    556690445055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass58,978 miles (+4,533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,978 miles
    Test number
    759648644016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass54,445 miles (+4,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,445 miles
    Test number
    636733953009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass49,519 miles (+5,292)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,519 miles
    Test number
    279242652072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhust clamp corroded

  22. Pass44,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,227 miles
    Test number
    796813551050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,227 miles (+6,186)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,227 miles
    Test number
    986053351040
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass38,041 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,041 miles
    Test number
    492890850085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,906 miles (+3,209)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,906 miles
    Test number
    921865459027
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

  26. Pass31,697 miles (+4,603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,697 miles
    Test number
    771662348059
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f track rod end + both front tyres near legal limit + wearing on inner edge + n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

  27. Pass27,094 miles (+3,167)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,094 miles
    Test number
    881321447048
    • NoteExhaust back box starting to deteriate.

  28. Pass23,927 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,927 miles
    Test number
    691115726048
    • NoteExhaust back box starting to corrode.

Questions about V704 EPY

Does V704 EPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V704 EPY expired on 28 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V704 EPY?
The MOT on V704 EPY expired on 28 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V704 EPY done?
V704 EPY was recorded at 106,458 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2024, an average of 4,520 miles a year.
Has V704 EPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V704 EPY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V704 EPY 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 V704 EPY find?
V704 EPY passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2024 with 7 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides, and 4 more.

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