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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X42 GAKMOT history

X42 GAK is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 13 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.

X42 GAK silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2025
Mileage
80,970 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 GAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 GAK was last recorded at 80,970 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 3,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,497 miles · 4 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,473 miles
Average per year
4,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,970 miles
  • 2023 – 77,497 miles
  • 2022 – 74,737 miles
  • 2021 – 72,624 miles
  • 2020 – 70,809 miles
  • 2019 – 69,001 miles
  • 2018 – 66,939 miles
  • 2017 – 65,051 miles
  • 2016 – 62,052 miles
  • 2015 – 59,318 miles
  • 2014 – 55,208 miles
  • 2013 – 51,112 miles
  • 2012 – 44,479 miles
  • 2011 – 37,340 miles
  • 2010 – 33,140 miles
  • 2009 – 29,408 miles
  • 2008 – 23,179 miles
  • 2007 – 9,193 miles
  • 2006 – 4,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,970 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged after flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged hub to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,970 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    80,970 miles
    Test number
    665117794789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged after flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged hub to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail80,962 miles (+3,465)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,962 miles
    Test number
    731190609451
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged after flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged hub to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass77,497 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,497 miles
    Test number
    146656164823
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded

  4. Fail77,491 miles (+2,754)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,491 miles
    Test number
    100903452992
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded

  5. Pass74,737 miles (+2,113)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,737 miles
    Test number
    149917550801
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass72,624 miles (+1,815)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,624 miles
    Test number
    166317171063
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,809 miles (+1,808)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,809 miles
    Test number
    571709961111
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass69,001 miles (+2,062)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,001 miles
    Test number
    831863715127
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass66,939 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,939 miles
    Test number
    719806123304
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail66,936 miles (+1,885)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,936 miles
    Test number
    545159765193
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded FRONTS TO REARS X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass65,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,051 miles
    Test number
    503387300775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,045 miles (+2,993)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,045 miles
    Test number
    699896234406
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass62,052 miles (+2,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,052 miles
    Test number
    217550467108
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded

  14. Pass59,318 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,318 miles
    Test number
    437056549429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is starting to split and is wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is splitting and it has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail59,316 miles (+4,108)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,316 miles
    Test number
    258349716878
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is starting to split and is wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is splitting and it has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass55,208 miles (+4,096)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,208 miles
    Test number
    567221364282
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to split in tread

  17. Pass51,112 miles (+6,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,112 miles
    Test number
    187700343294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass44,479 miles (+7,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,479 miles
    Test number
    319212652292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass37,340 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,340 miles
    Test number
    929302341283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail37,332 miles (+4,192)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,332 miles
    Test number
    789168431207
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,140 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,140 miles
    Test number
    910223660274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,408 miles (+6,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,408 miles
    Test number
    621634049296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass23,179 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,179 miles
    Test number
    473918268297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,176 miles (+13,983)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,176 miles
    Test number
    323613468484
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass9,193 miles (+4,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    9,193 miles
    Test number
    932053567206
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass4,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    4,363 miles
    Test number
    754312526234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X42 GAK

Does X42 GAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X42 GAK expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X42 GAK?
The MOT on X42 GAK expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X42 GAK done?
X42 GAK was recorded at 80,970 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 4,244 miles a year.
Has X42 GAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 GAK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on X42 GAK 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 X42 GAK find?
X42 GAK passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub to flexi; offside rear brake pipe slightly damaged after flexi; offside rear brake pipe slightly damaged hub to flexi.

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