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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V72 FFPMOT history

V72 FFP is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2022
Mileage
152,980 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 FFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V72 FFP was last recorded at 152,980 miles on 17 Aug 2022, 7,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Sept 2010: 62,766 miles, lower than 62,767 miles on 31 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,779 miles · 6 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
7,201 miles
Average per year
7,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,980 miles
  • 2021 – 145,779 miles
  • 2020 – 139,031 miles
  • 2019 – 132,402 miles
  • 2018 – 124,864 miles
  • 2017 – 117,987 miles
  • 2016 – 110,019 miles
  • 2015 – 102,712 miles
  • 2014 – 95,111 miles
  • 2013 – 86,672 miles
  • 2012 – 78,281 miles
  • 2011 – 69,427 miles
  • 2010 – 62,766 miles
  • 2009 – 55,523 miles
  • 2008 – 49,016 miles
  • 2007 – 41,893 miles
  • 2006 – 35,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail152,980 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Towbar component slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail152,980 miles (+7,201)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,980 miles
    Test number
    343615878982
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    145,779 miles
    Test number
    785526599181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail145,779 miles (+6,748)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,779 miles
    Test number
    748875559457
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass139,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    139,031 miles
    Test number
    532354390367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail139,031 miles (+6,629)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,031 miles
    Test number
    496274017279
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass132,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,402 miles
    Test number
    886044580966
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail132,402 miles (+7,538)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,402 miles
    Test number
    810266292208
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass124,864 miles (+6,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    124,864 miles
    Test number
    675367513106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,987 miles
    Test number
    279739996784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,987 miles (+7,968)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,987 miles
    Test number
    704485334587
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  11. Pass110,019 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,019 miles
    Test number
    718631087748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper coil spring rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering rack (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail110,019 miles (+7,307)3 failures2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,019 miles
    Test number
    272277267387
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper coil spring rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryTailgate insecure

  13. Pass102,712 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,712 miles
    Test number
    207796925285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRear spring bump stops worn

  14. Fail102,712 miles (+7,601)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,712 miles
    Test number
    937155625203
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRear spring bump stops worn

  15. Pass95,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,111 miles
    Test number
    588091744204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,109 miles (+8,437)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,109 miles
    Test number
    539381344213
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass86,672 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,672 miles
    Test number
    765411723219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNsf wiper blade torn
    • NoteOsf seat belt /fluffing at edges

  18. Fail86,672 miles (+8,391)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,672 miles
    Test number
    608771723245
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNsf wiper blade torn
    • NoteOsf seat belt /fluffing at edges

  19. Pass78,281 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,281 miles
    Test number
    745567232263
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  20. Fail78,281 miles (+8,854)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,281 miles
    Test number
    675596932262
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  21. Pass69,427 miles (+6,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,427 miles
    Test number
    929165731230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass62,766 miles (-1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,766 miles
    Test number
    874894440299
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Fail62,767 miles (+7,244)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,767 miles
    Test number
    522353940285
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Pass55,523 miles (+6,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,523 miles
    Test number
    723189039200
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  25. Pass49,016 miles (+7,123)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,016 miles
    Test number
    183314838267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,893 miles (+6,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,893 miles
    Test number
    240662747284
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass35,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,504 miles
    Test number
    492654636238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V72 FFP

Does V72 FFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V72 FFP expired on 31 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V72 FFP?
The MOT on V72 FFP expired on 31 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V72 FFP done?
V72 FFP was recorded at 152,980 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2022, an average of 7,349 miles a year.
Has V72 FFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 FFP has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V72 FFP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V72 FFP find?
V72 FFP failed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2022 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced, and 8 more.

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