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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

V71 VEKMOT history

V71 VEK is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 84,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

V71 VEK black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,018 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 VEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 VEK was last recorded at 84,018 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,018 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,018 miles
  • 2025 – 77,684 miles
  • 2024 – 70,028 miles
  • 2022 – 64,807 miles
  • 2021 – 56,821 miles
  • 2020 – 50,420 miles
  • 2019 – 45,094 miles
  • 2018 – 36,778 miles
  • 2017 – 27,928 miles
  • 2016 – 18,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,018 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,018 miles
    Test number
    406736669205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail84,018 miles (+6,334)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,018 miles
    Test number
    322336397169
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass77,684 miles (+7,656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,684 miles
    Test number
    722234443315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass70,028 miles (+5,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,028 miles
    Test number
    874564333814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass64,807 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,807 miles
    Test number
    753006121247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,758 miles (+7,937)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    222348362309
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blowing excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass56,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,821 miles
    Test number
    258605755421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,818 miles (+6,398)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    962946002327
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass50,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,420 miles
    Test number
    359321960833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,417 miles (+5,323)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,417 miles
    Test number
    934206139047
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass45,094 miles (+8,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,094 miles
    Test number
    775707585630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass36,778 miles (+8,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,778 miles
    Test number
    235982958146
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass27,928 miles (+9,535)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    27,928 miles
    Test number
    280096773749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass18,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    18,393 miles
    Test number
    918631678108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V71 VEK

Does V71 VEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V71 VEK is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V71 VEK?
The MOT on V71 VEK is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V71 VEK done?
V71 VEK was recorded at 84,018 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 6,984 miles a year.
Has V71 VEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 VEK has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V71 VEK 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 V71 VEK find?
V71 VEK passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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