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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,398 cc

V7 MEKMOT history

V7 MEK is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 25 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 38,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

V7 MEK grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
38,755 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 MEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 MEK was last recorded at 38,755 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,436 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,319 miles
Average per year
2,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,755 miles
  • 2024 – 36,436 miles
  • 2023 – 34,734 miles
  • 2022 – 30,577 miles
  • 2021 – 27,359 miles
  • 2020 – 22,483 miles
  • 2019 – 19,267 miles
  • 2018 – 17,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,755 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

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.

  • Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust system is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,755 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    38,755 miles
    Test number
    314282606741
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  2. Fail38,755 miles (+2,319)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,755 miles
    Test number
    508370114809
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  3. Pass36,436 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    36,436 miles
    Test number
    318033377531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear temporary fuel cap fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shocks have corroded top mountings
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
  4. Fail36,436 miles (+1,702)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,436 miles
    Test number
    793334265790
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shocks have corroded top mountings
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
  5. Pass34,734 miles (+4,157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    34,734 miles
    Test number
    793686288784
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
  6. Pass30,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    30,577 miles
    Test number
    611821059010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap seal cracked
  7. Fail30,577 miles (+3,218)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,577 miles
    Test number
    374560973136
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade torn
  8. Pass27,359 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    27,359 miles
    Test number
    718119711417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,483 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    22,483 miles
    Test number
    975900662781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,267 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    19,267 miles
    Test number
    607315393375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,028 miles
    Test number
    826352591045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 MEK

Does V7 MEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 MEK is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 MEK?
The MOT on V7 MEK is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 MEK done?
V7 MEK was recorded at 38,755 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,999 miles a year.
Has V7 MEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 MEK has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V7 MEK 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 V7 MEK find?
V7 MEK passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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