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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,686 cc

X781 VMSMOT history

X781 VMS is a blue diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 19 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 80,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2022.

X781 VMS blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2023
Mileage
80,699 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X781 VMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X781 VMS was last recorded at 80,699 miles on 7 Dec 2022, 498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,201 miles · 18 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
498 miles
Average per year
2,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,699 miles
  • 2021 – 80,201 miles
  • 2020 – 79,480 miles
  • 2019 – 78,579 miles
  • 2018 – 77,880 miles
  • 2017 – 76,958 miles
  • 2016 – 76,123 miles
  • 2015 – 75,258 miles
  • 2014 – 74,333 miles
  • 2013 – 73,464 miles
  • 2012 – 71,834 miles
  • 2011 – 69,589 miles
  • 2010 – 67,150 miles
  • 2008 – 64,041 miles
  • 2007 – 59,665 miles
  • 2006 – 53,822 miles
  • 2005 – 46,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,699 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear rear upper spring seats corroded/both sides

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear Upper Both spring seats are corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,699 miles (+498)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,699 miles
    Test number
    926442062111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear upper spring seats corroded/both sides

  2. Pass80,201 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,201 miles
    Test number
    134928542725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Both spring seats are corroded.

  3. Fail80,191 miles (+11)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,191 miles
    Test number
    789960273458
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Both spring seats are corroded.

  4. Fail80,180 miles (+700)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,180 miles
    Test number
    635861300255
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass79,480 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,480 miles
    Test number
    557952375273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail79,469 miles (+890)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,469 miles
    Test number
    595629371195
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass78,579 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,579 miles
    Test number
    361583631396
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Fail78,579 miles (+699)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,579 miles
    Test number
    611235009816
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass77,880 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,880 miles
    Test number
    524282561388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail77,880 miles (+922)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,880 miles
    Test number
    502839601613
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass76,958 miles (+835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,958 miles
    Test number
    467343166509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass76,123 miles (+865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,123 miles
    Test number
    173377301242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre is deriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing is corroded

  13. Pass75,258 miles (+925)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,258 miles
    Test number
    417291245179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

  14. Pass74,333 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,333 miles
    Test number
    299358544474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre sidewalls are damaged.
    • NoteO/S/F tyre is worn on inner edge.
    • NoteRear exhaust is corroded.

  15. Fail74,332 miles (+868)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,332 miles
    Test number
    916317044148
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre sidewalls are damaged.
    • NoteO/S/F tyre is worn on inner edge.
    • NoteRear exhaust is corroded.

  16. Pass73,464 miles (+1,630)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,464 miles
    Test number
    218647443148
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFuel tank filler pipes insecure
    • NoteOSF tyre worn on inner edge 185/65/15
    • NoteRear silencer casing deteriorated

  17. Pass71,834 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,834 miles
    Test number
    355322582001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a cut in tread
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteWiper blades torn

  18. Fail71,834 miles (+2,245)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,834 miles
    Test number
    239172482064
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a cut in tread
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteWiper blades torn

  19. Pass69,589 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,589 miles
    Test number
    686907421094
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail69,589 miles (+2,439)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,589 miles
    Test number
    116367721451
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass67,150 miles (+3,109)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    67,150 miles
    Test number
    750822420099
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  22. Pass64,041 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,041 miles
    Test number
    411846968335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,040 miles (+4,375)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,040 miles
    Test number
    524965768323
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass59,665 miles (+5,843)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    59,665 miles
    Test number
    490434247449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    233669736397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,822 miles (+7,632)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    810019336382
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass46,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    46,190 miles
    Test number
    681163735354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X781 VMS

Does X781 VMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X781 VMS expired on 17 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X781 VMS?
The MOT on X781 VMS expired on 17 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X781 VMS done?
X781 VMS was recorded at 80,699 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2022, an average of 2,027 miles a year.
Has X781 VMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X781 VMS has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on X781 VMS 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 X781 VMS find?
X781 VMS passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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