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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

V7 ULYMOT history

V7 ULY is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

V7 ULY silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
140,646 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 ULY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 ULY was last recorded at 140,646 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,645 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,646 miles
  • 2024 – 135,982 miles
  • 2023 – 128,053 miles
  • 2022 – 117,606 miles
  • 2021 – 117,519 miles
  • 2020 – 110,583 miles
  • 2019 – 93,065 miles
  • 2018 – 86,079 miles
  • 2017 – 81,189 miles
  • 2016 – 76,199 miles
  • 2015 – 63,671 miles
  • 2014 – 40,659 miles
  • 2013 – 35,832 miles
  • 2012 – 31,869 miles
  • 2011 – 27,014 miles
  • 2010 – 23,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,646 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • O/s/f hradlamp has condenstion inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,646 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    140,646 miles
    Test number
    408173172328
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail140,645 miles (+4,663)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,645 miles
    Test number
    767253180904
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass135,982 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,982 miles
    Test number
    896687753692
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail135,940 miles (+2,150)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,940 miles
    Test number
    149075079419
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,790 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,790 miles
    Test number
    699945306407
    • AdvisoryO/s/f hradlamp has condenstion inside

  6. Fail133,762 miles (+5,709)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,762 miles
    Test number
    731111781435
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f hradlamp has condenstion inside

  7. Pass128,053 miles (+10,447)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,053 miles
    Test number
    687858718585
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp has condensation inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes slightly binding

  8. Pass117,606 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,606 miles
    Test number
    611268307516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,519 miles (+6,936)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,519 miles
    Test number
    226363240079
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass110,583 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,583 miles
    Test number
    954240548230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,464 miles (+17,399)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,464 miles
    Test number
    411999846960
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass93,065 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    309417571151
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp has damaged mounts causing slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive tranmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column has slight play

  13. Fail93,065 miles (+75)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    467895930421
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp has damaged mounts causing slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive tranmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column has slight play

  14. Fail92,990 miles (+6,911)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,990 miles
    Test number
    353637507757
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass86,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,079 miles
    Test number
    290681760520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,079 miles (+4,890)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,079 miles
    Test number
    177062670426
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  17. Pass81,189 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,189 miles
    Test number
    368230657477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail81,189 miles (+4,990)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,189 miles
    Test number
    783234371903
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass76,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,199 miles
    Test number
    396096755408
    • AdvisoryFront and rear registration plates slightly damaged

  20. Fail76,199 miles (+12,528)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,199 miles
    Test number
    103690966291
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear registration plates slightly damaged

  21. Pass63,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,671 miles
    Test number
    905654535134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,671 miles (+23,012)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,671 miles
    Test number
    505994335135
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass40,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,659 miles
    Test number
    899538844158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,659 miles (+4,827)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,659 miles
    Test number
    489907944123
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass35,832 miles (+3,963)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,832 miles
    Test number
    266965613426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,869 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,869 miles
    Test number
    428467482009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,014 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,014 miles
    Test number
    976156211129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,080 miles
    Test number
    151698810135
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

Questions about V7 ULY

Does V7 ULY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 ULY is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 ULY?
The MOT on V7 ULY is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 ULY done?
V7 ULY was recorded at 140,646 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 7,454 miles a year.
Has V7 ULY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 ULY has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 ULY 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 ULY find?
V7 ULY passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust noisy; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 2 more.

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