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Austin A55

Black and Red · Petrol · 1960 · 1,489 cc

VSJ 534MOT history

VSJ 534 is a black and red petrol Austin A55 first used on 24 Aug 1960. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 10,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2024
Mileage
10,238 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2023
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSJ 534
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A55
Colour
Black and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,489 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
24 Aug 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSJ 534 was last recorded at 10,238 miles on 6 Apr 2023, 8,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2015: 58,344 miles, lower than 85,342 miles on 14 Feb 2015.
  • 18 Nov 2020: 1,828 miles, lower than 92,745 miles on 13 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
1,828 miles · 18 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
8,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 10,238 miles
  • 2020 – 1,828 miles
  • 2018 – 92,745 miles
  • 2017 – 89,450 miles
  • 2016 – 86,152 miles
  • 2015 – 58,344 miles
  • 2013 – 84,147 miles
  • 2012 – 83,235 miles
  • 2011 – 82,860 miles
  • 2010 – 82,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass10,238 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass10,238 miles (+8,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    10,238 miles
    Test number
    766054988124
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass1,828 miles (-90,917)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    1,828 miles
    Test number
    832878245926
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,745 miles (+3,295)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,745 miles
    Test number
    533886640810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm but worn very outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak o/s/r brake back plate

  4. Pass89,450 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,450 miles
    Test number
    813988873632
    • AdvisorySlight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

  5. Fail89,439 miles (+3,287)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,439 miles
    Test number
    308000170726
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe connection and centre silencer joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySlight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

  6. Pass86,152 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,152 miles
    Test number
    551850859213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,149 miles (+27,805)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,149 miles
    Test number
    499248840330
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Pass58,344 miles (-26,998)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,344 miles
    Test number
    839241555064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,342 miles (+1,195)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,342 miles
    Test number
    145245045099
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  10. Pass84,147 miles (+912)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,147 miles
    Test number
    915660093182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  11. Pass83,235 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,235 miles
    Test number
    339198182143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,860 miles
    Test number
    759583581254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,860 miles (+705)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,860 miles
    Test number
    366004771204
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  14. Pass82,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    82,155 miles
    Test number
    120636640169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VSJ 534

What vehicle is registration VSJ 534 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSJ 534 on a black and red petrol Austin A55 first used on 24 Aug 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VSJ 534 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VSJ 534 expired on 5 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VSJ 534?
The MOT on VSJ 534 expired on 5 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VSJ 534 done?
VSJ 534 was recorded at 10,238 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2023.
Has VSJ 534 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSJ 534 has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on VSJ 534 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VSJ 534 find?
VSJ 534 passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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