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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,389 cc

V704 FBFMOT history

V704 FBF is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 8 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2023.

V704 FBF red Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2024
Mileage
137,310 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V704 FBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V704 FBF was last recorded at 137,310 miles on 3 Apr 2023, 11,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,252 miles · 20 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
11,058 miles
Average per year
3,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,310 miles
  • 2022 – 126,252 miles
  • 2021 – 120,600 miles
  • 2020 – 115,300 miles
  • 2019 – 107,980 miles
  • 2018 – 105,374 miles
  • 2017 – 105,078 miles
  • 2016 – 104,366 miles
  • 2015 – 102,419 miles
  • 2014 – 101,201 miles
  • 2013 – 100,029 miles
  • 2012 – 97,786 miles
  • 2011 – 94,567 miles
  • 2010 – 91,249 miles
  • 2009 – 86,819 miles
  • 2008 – 82,633 miles
  • 2007 – 76,832 miles
  • 2006 – 72,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,310 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroding
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear reg plate deteriorating

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Slight play in steering rack inner joint on nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,310 miles (+11,058)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    137,310 miles
    Test number
    301444544632
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate deteriorating

  2. Pass126,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    126,252 miles
    Test number
    314635325372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail126,252 miles (+14)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,252 miles
    Test number
    107997159815
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail126,238 miles (+5,638)1 dangerous5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,238 miles
    Test number
    111084603448
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass120,600 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,600 miles
    Test number
    648308741638
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight smoke from exhaust poss hydraulic fault

  6. Fail120,600 miles (+5,300)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,600 miles
    Test number
    725670605651
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight smoke from exhaust poss hydraulic fault

  7. Pass115,300 miles (+7,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    115,300 miles
    Test number
    793397076018
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight smoke from exhaust

  8. Pass107,980 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    107,980 miles
    Test number
    752076520503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,374 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,374 miles
    Test number
    677448940599
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorating

  10. Fail105,374 miles (+296)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,374 miles
    Test number
    443279378823
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorating

  11. Pass105,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,078 miles
    Test number
    762127912836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,078 miles (+712)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,078 miles
    Test number
    663324950035
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass104,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,366 miles
    Test number
    529552903183
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joint on nearside

  14. Fail104,366 miles (+1,947)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,366 miles
    Test number
    604879786490
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joint on nearside

  15. Pass102,419 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,419 miles
    Test number
    455616805107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,308 miles (+1,107)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,308 miles
    Test number
    236263805157
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass101,201 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,201 miles
    Test number
    575730404111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,029 miles (+2,243)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,029 miles
    Test number
    455268803133
    • Note2x front brake discs worn thin
    • NoteNearside outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorating
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorating

  19. Pass97,786 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,786 miles
    Test number
    287570582002
    • NoteBaffles broken in rear silencer
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low tread
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack tie rod

  20. Fail97,786 miles (+3,219)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,786 miles
    Test number
    906925172045
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBaffles broken in rear silencer
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low tread
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack tie rod

  21. Pass94,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,567 miles
    Test number
    236365171060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail94,567 miles (+3,318)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,567 miles
    Test number
    189145471402
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Note2X front brake discs waring thin

  23. Pass91,249 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,249 miles
    Test number
    522175670038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass86,819 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    86,819 miles
    Test number
    140442879434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,633 miles (+5,801)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,633 miles
    Test number
    530090378098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,832 miles (+4,377)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    76,832 miles
    Test number
    930094867017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    72,455 miles
    Test number
    620665666083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V704 FBF

Does V704 FBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V704 FBF expired on 19 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V704 FBF?
The MOT on V704 FBF expired on 19 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V704 FBF done?
V704 FBF was recorded at 137,310 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2023, an average of 3,798 miles a year.
Has V704 FBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V704 FBF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V704 FBF 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 FBF find?
V704 FBF passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2023 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; offside rear wheel arch corroding; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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