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Vauxhall Astra

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,700 cc

V78 FFRMOT history

V78 FFR is a white diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 13 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 174,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
174,316 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 FFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,700 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 FFR was last recorded at 174,316 miles on 1 Feb 2026, 4,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,949 miles · 16 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,367 miles
Average per year
5,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,316 miles
  • 2025 – 169,949 miles
  • 2024 – 167,795 miles
  • 2023 – 162,969 miles
  • 2022 – 159,815 miles
  • 2021 – 155,225 miles
  • 2019 – 150,111 miles
  • 2018 – 148,607 miles
  • 2017 – 146,094 miles
  • 2016 – 142,054 miles
  • 2015 – 136,546 miles
  • 2014 – 131,209 miles
  • 2013 – 125,144 miles
  • 2011 – 112,243 miles
  • 2010 – 104,319 miles
  • 2009 – 96,390 miles
  • 2008 – 89,039 miles
  • 2007 – 81,063 miles
  • 2006 – 71,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,316 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,316 miles (+4,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    174,316 miles
    Test number
    474789486201
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass169,949 miles (+2,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    169,949 miles
    Test number
    204397726794
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    167,795 miles
    Test number
    707522185863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,795 miles (+4,826)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,795 miles
    Test number
    234953874087
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass162,969 miles (+3,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    162,969 miles
    Test number
    170994555548
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion

  6. Pass159,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,815 miles
    Test number
    438616577993
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail159,815 miles (+4,590)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,815 miles
    Test number
    385172036478
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass155,225 miles (+5,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,225 miles
    Test number
    928650666774
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass150,111 miles (+1,504)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,111 miles
    Test number
    654035659555
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light pattern poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres in poor condition
    • AdvisoryUnder floor covered with under sealant

  10. Pass148,607 miles (+2,513)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    148,607 miles
    Test number
    350838880207
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light pattern poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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 both wheel arch slightly corroded

  11. Pass146,094 miles (+4,040)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    146,094 miles
    Test number
    339001262891
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light pattern poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm and bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass142,054 miles (+5,508)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    142,054 miles
    Test number
    234162830249
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to back and nearside front [all marked] (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade not working position 1
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light pattern poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBattery secured with cable tie
    • AdvisorySpeedo meter intermittant fault

  13. Pass136,546 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    136,546 miles
    Test number
    832509958098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail136,533 miles (+5,324)12 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,533 miles
    Test number
    892530318911
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureCentre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass131,209 miles (+180)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    131,209 miles
    Test number
    516234904215
    • NoteFuel leak
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail131,029 miles (+5,885)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,029 miles
    Test number
    337666394115
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel leak
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass125,144 miles (+6)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    125,144 miles
    Test number
    366487693158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteSide skirts fitted

  18. Fail125,138 miles1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,138 miles
    Test number
    127734893118
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteSide skirts fitted

  19. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    227673492479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. FailMileage not read4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    767769782173
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass112,243 miles (+163)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    112,243 miles
    Test number
    396613791193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail112,080 miles (+7,761)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,080 miles
    Test number
    757673181135
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass104,319 miles (+7,929)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    104,319 miles
    Test number
    933781890112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass96,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,390 miles
    Test number
    201084499133
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail96,384 miles (+7,345)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,384 miles
    Test number
    933614599186
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass89,039 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    89,039 miles
    Test number
    244916498445
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail89,024 miles (+7,961)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,024 miles
    Test number
    233554098487
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass81,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,063 miles
    Test number
    674375797191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail81,063 miles (+9,703)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,063 miles
    Test number
    901425897126
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre may need replacing due to slightly cracked rubber on side wall

  30. Pass71,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    71,360 miles
    Test number
    793247156110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about V78 FFR

Does V78 FFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V78 FFR is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V78 FFR?
The MOT on V78 FFR is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V78 FFR done?
V78 FFR was recorded at 174,316 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2026, an average of 5,237 miles a year.
Has V78 FFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 FFR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V78 FFR 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 V78 FFR find?
V78 FFR passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion.

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