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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V72 HNMMOT history

V72 HNM is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 24 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2026
Mileage
116,729 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 HNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V72 HNM was last recorded at 116,729 miles on 10 Jan 2024, 25,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,088 miles · 4 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
25,641 miles
Average per year
4,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,729 miles
  • 2022 – 91,088 miles
  • 2019 – 80,454 miles
  • 2018 – 74,902 miles
  • 2017 – 73,823 miles
  • 2016 – 71,772 miles
  • 2015 – 69,446 miles
  • 2014 – 67,324 miles
  • 2013 – 64,624 miles
  • 2012 – 61,995 miles
  • 2011 – 59,346 miles
  • 2010 – 56,504 miles
  • 2009 – 53,045 miles
  • 2008 – 49,794 miles
  • 2007 – 45,569 miles
  • 2006 – 40,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section exhaust clamp. (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorCentral Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure middle section. (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall, marked with chalk. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both rear wheel arch, marked with chalk. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively back of the disc.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both side.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    705221342392
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section exhaust clamp. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure middle section. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall, marked with chalk. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both rear wheel arch, marked with chalk. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    670055031298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,729 miles
    Test number
    785696639489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    128074158233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,088 miles
    Test number
    855006954590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    666740153116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    567340715130
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass80,454 miles (+5,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,454 miles
    Test number
    496984114440
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass74,902 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,902 miles
    Test number
    590903459965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively back of the disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both side. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail74,892 miles (+1,069)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,892 miles
    Test number
    251881920363
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively back of the disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both side. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass73,823 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,823 miles
    Test number
    876918993897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,772 miles (+2,326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,772 miles
    Test number
    436139348346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass69,446 miles (+2,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,446 miles
    Test number
    995390835489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass67,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,324 miles
    Test number
    325634414345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,324 miles (+2,700)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,324 miles
    Test number
    949784714308
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Fail64,624 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,624 miles
    Test number
    445734993233
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass64,624 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,624 miles
    Test number
    838674693248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,995 miles (+2,649)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,995 miles
    Test number
    266370812344
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have perished side walls
    • NoteRear silencer corroded but not holed

  19. Pass59,346 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,346 miles
    Test number
    679433611312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,504 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,504 miles
    Test number
    432050500423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail56,504 miles (+3,459)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,504 miles
    Test number
    500020900347
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass53,045 miles (+3,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    521619109345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail49,794 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,794 miles
    Test number
    350928598236
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass49,794 miles (+4,225)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,794 miles
    Test number
    920598098224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,569 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,569 miles
    Test number
    660514807348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,908 miles
    Test number
    201526416368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V72 HNM

Does V72 HNM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V72 HNM expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V72 HNM?
The MOT on V72 HNM expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V72 HNM done?
V72 HNM was recorded at 116,729 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2024, an average of 4,418 miles a year.
Has V72 HNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 HNM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V72 HNM 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 V72 HNM find?
V72 HNM failed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 7 major defects and 4 advisories: central front lower exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section exhaust clamp.; central rear lower exhaust system insecure middle section.; front outer track rod end ball joint has excessive play both., and 8 more.

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