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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X72 EALMOT history

X72 EAL is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 12 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

X72 EAL grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2022
Mileage
92,398 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X72 EAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X72 EAL was last recorded at 92,398 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 5,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,102 miles · 27 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
5,296 miles
Average per year
3,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,398 miles
  • 2021 – 87,102 miles
  • 2019 – 80,492 miles
  • 2018 – 73,105 miles
  • 2017 – 61,708 miles
  • 2016 – 51,269 miles
  • 2015 – 41,197 miles
  • 2014 – 39,607 miles
  • 2013 – 38,645 miles
  • 2012 – 37,260 miles
  • 2011 – 37,000 miles
  • 2010 – 36,287 miles
  • 2009 – 34,688 miles
  • 2008 – 34,278 miles
  • 2007 – 33,754 miles
  • 2006 – 32,393 miles
  • 2005 – 31,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,398 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures 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 Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail92,398 miles (+5,296)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,398 miles
    Test number
    251505007276
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass87,102 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,102 miles
    Test number
    992097365567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail87,086 miles (+6,594)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,086 miles
    Test number
    528019318117
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass80,492 miles (+150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,492 miles
    Test number
    371595330994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail80,342 miles (+7,237)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,342 miles
    Test number
    629809891149
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass73,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,105 miles
    Test number
    478155371713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail73,105 miles (+11,397)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,105 miles
    Test number
    608907216609
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass61,708 miles (+95)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,708 miles
    Test number
    223931304843
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail61,613 miles (+10,344)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,613 miles
    Test number
    549636960998
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass51,269 miles (+10,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,269 miles
    Test number
    954772980694
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear mounting rubber missing

  11. Pass41,197 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,197 miles
    Test number
    590706741728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEmissions not tested due to hole in system!!
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber support mount missing but system still supported ok!

  12. Fail41,197 miles (+1,590)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,197 miles
    Test number
    805716422902
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEmissions not tested due to hole in system!!
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber support mount missing but system still supported ok!

  13. Pass39,607 miles (+962)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,607 miles
    Test number
    246765994299
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass38,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,645 miles
    Test number
    845565473278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,644 miles (+1,384)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,644 miles
    Test number
    969675873286
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass37,260 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,260 miles
    Test number
    326869772257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,205 miles (+205)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,205 miles
    Test number
    109660572211
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust corroded and weak

  18. Pass37,000 miles (+713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,000 miles
    Test number
    927444481281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass36,287 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,287 miles
    Test number
    784527080216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,688 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,688 miles
    Test number
    944776089228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,278 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,278 miles
    Test number
    664190498276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,754 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,754 miles
    Test number
    841261597205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,393 miles (+1,177)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,393 miles
    Test number
    462312966221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    31,216 miles
    Test number
    984783665206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X72 EAL

Does X72 EAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X72 EAL expired on 26 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X72 EAL?
The MOT on X72 EAL expired on 26 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X72 EAL done?
X72 EAL was recorded at 92,398 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 3,721 miles a year.
Has X72 EAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X72 EAL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on X72 EAL 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 X72 EAL find?
X72 EAL failed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside headlamp aim too low and too far to the left., and 12 more.

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