
Vauxhall Astra
White · Diesel · 2000 · 1,700 cc
V87 MVCMOT history
V87 MVC is a white diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 14 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 207,851 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 207,851 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,171 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V87 MVC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,700 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 14 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
V87 MVC was last recorded at 207,851 miles on 19 Nov 2021, 6,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 201,433 miles · 27 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 6,418 miles
- Average per year
- 8,171 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 207,851 miles
- 2020 – 201,433 miles
- 2019 – 194,749 miles
- 2018 – 191,588 miles
- 2017 – 187,926 miles
- 2016 – 177,361 miles
- 2015 – 168,810 miles
- 2014 – 159,148 miles
- 2013 – 149,283 miles
- 2012 – 139,436 miles
- 2011 – 128,943 miles
- 2010 – 119,555 miles
- 2009 – 109,983 miles
- 2008 – 100,514 miles
- 2007 – 90,198 miles
- 2006 – 79,762 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
22 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,851 miles (+6,418)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 207,851 miles
- Test number
- 469539543882
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass201,433 miles (+6,684)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 201,433 miles
- Test number
- 121543548210
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass194,749 miles (+3,161)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 194,749 miles
- Test number
- 162457624993
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass191,588 miles (+567)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 191,588 miles
- Test number
- 170270166325
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail191,021 miles (+3,095)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,021 miles
- Test number
- 808302161557
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass187,926 miles (+10,565)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 187,926 miles
- Test number
- 518860310367
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front top mount has play
Pass177,361 miles (+8,551)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 177,361 miles
- Test number
- 910845781117
- 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)
Pass168,810 miles (+9,662)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 168,810 miles
- Test number
- 979952585052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass159,148 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 159,148 miles
- Test number
- 375600884032
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail159,148 miles (+9,865)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,148 miles
- Test number
- 989650184095
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass149,283 miles (+9,847)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 149,283 miles
- Test number
- 879072283055
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass139,436 miles (+10,493)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 139,436 miles
- Test number
- 699304882034
- AdvisoryFront Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Pass128,943 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 128,943 miles
- Test number
- 385604481038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,943 miles (+9,388)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,943 miles
- Test number
- 718597371002
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass119,555 miles (+9,572)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 119,555 miles
- Test number
- 980357770042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,983 miles (+9,469)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 109,983 miles
- Test number
- 383017979001
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail100,514 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,514 miles
- Test number
- 251010388019
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass100,514 miles (+10,316)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 100,514 miles
- Test number
- 363840688059
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Fail90,198 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,198 miles
- Test number
- 101384777428
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass90,198 miles (+10,436)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 90,198 miles
- Test number
- 464384277069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,762 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,762 miles
- Test number
- 390536376019
- Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,762 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 79,762 miles
- Test number
- 493216276002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V87 MVC
- Does V87 MVC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V87 MVC expired on 28 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V87 MVC?
- The MOT on V87 MVC expired on 28 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V87 MVC done?
- V87 MVC was recorded at 207,851 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2021, an average of 8,171 miles a year.
- Has V87 MVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V87 MVC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2018.
- Has the mileage on V87 MVC 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 V87 MVC find?
- V87 MVC passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: both rear wheel arches corroded.; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.
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