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Vauxhall Astra

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

X72 HVTMOT history

X72 HVT is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 26 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2022 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2022.

X72 HVT green Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2022
Mileage
73,465 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X72 HVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X72 HVT was last recorded at 73,465 miles on 8 Jun 2022, 6,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,243 miles · 9 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
6,222 miles
Average per year
3,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,465 miles
  • 2021 – 67,243 miles
  • 2020 – 60,513 miles
  • 2019 – 55,907 miles
  • 2018 – 49,741 miles
  • 2017 – 46,524 miles
  • 2016 – 43,458 miles
  • 2014 – 39,799 miles
  • 2013 – 39,187 miles
  • 2012 – 38,050 miles
  • 2011 – 37,758 miles
  • 2010 – 33,563 miles
  • 2009 – 28,911 miles
  • 2008 – 22,952 miles
  • 2007 – 18,900 miles
  • 2006 – 16,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,465 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted incorrect size pads (1.1.13 (c))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly loose but still secure
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension mount slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Ageing to various bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pipes greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,465 miles (+6,222)1 dangerous6 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,465 miles
    Test number
    896639175682
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted incorrect size pads (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper slightly loose but still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,243 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,243 miles
    Test number
    519354935260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail67,243 miles (+6,730)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,243 miles
    Test number
    799004160600
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass60,513 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    60,513 miles
    Test number
    361769465234
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail60,466 miles (+4,559)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,466 miles
    Test number
    609986329020
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rears at rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass55,907 miles (+6,166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,907 miles
    Test number
    306532337910
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *On limit* (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass49,741 miles (+3,217)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,741 miles
    Test number
    835357539246
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounts rusted.

  8. Pass46,524 miles (+3,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,524 miles
    Test number
    317770990102
    • Advisory2nd O2 sensor not connected
    • AdvisoryEML warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass43,458 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,458 miles
    Test number
    804981087388
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryAgeing to various bushes
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  10. Fail43,457 miles (+3,658)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,457 miles
    Test number
    357474619198
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryAgeing to various bushes
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  11. Pass39,799 miles (+612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,799 miles
    Test number
    176133654266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass39,187 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,187 miles
    Test number
    557335553283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,050 miles (+292)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,050 miles
    Test number
    117074162216
    • NoteEngine warning light is on

  14. Pass37,758 miles (+4,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,758 miles
    Test number
    719530651278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass33,563 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,563 miles
    Test number
    910103650294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,911 miles
    Test number
    933580069276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,911 miles (+5,959)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,911 miles
    Test number
    924670869290
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  18. Pass22,952 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,952 miles
    Test number
    131422298086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,900 miles
    Test number
    183403497065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,900 miles (+2,406)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,900 miles
    Test number
    484373497029
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass16,494 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,494 miles
    Test number
    580493896022
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about X72 HVT

Does X72 HVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X72 HVT expired on 8 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X72 HVT?
The MOT on X72 HVT expired on 8 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X72 HVT done?
X72 HVT was recorded at 73,465 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2022, an average of 3,521 miles a year.
Has X72 HVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X72 HVT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on X72 HVT 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 HVT find?
X72 HVT failed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: front brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted incorrect size pads; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section, and 17 more.

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