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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

X78 EAPMOT history

X78 EAP is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 8 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 46,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

X78 EAP grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
46,178 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 EAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 EAP was last recorded at 46,178 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 4,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
41,766 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,412 miles
Average per year
1,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,178 miles
  • 2025 – 41,766 miles
  • 2024 – 40,242 miles
  • 2023 – 39,440 miles
  • 2022 – 39,271 miles
  • 2021 – 38,495 miles
  • 2020 – 37,989 miles
  • 2019 – 36,024 miles
  • 2018 – 35,352 miles
  • 2017 – 33,875 miles
  • 2016 – 31,774 miles
  • 2015 – 30,328 miles
  • 2014 – 29,659 miles
  • 2013 – 28,623 miles
  • 2012 – 27,520 miles
  • 2011 – 26,825 miles
  • 2010 – 25,899 miles
  • 2009 – 25,140 miles
  • 2008 – 23,486 miles
  • 2007 – 19,609 miles
  • 2006 – 15,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,178 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass46,178 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    46,178 miles
    Test number
    721904431487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail46,178 miles (+4,412)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,178 miles
    Test number
    797854094841
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass41,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    41,766 miles
    Test number
    491422997621
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail41,766 miles (+1,524)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,766 miles
    Test number
    608613477820
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass40,242 miles (+802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    40,242 miles
    Test number
    219656965313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass39,440 miles (+169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    39,440 miles
    Test number
    810630778866
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass39,271 miles (+776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    39,271 miles
    Test number
    712304803060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass38,495 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    38,495 miles
    Test number
    105266938910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,989 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    37,989 miles
    Test number
    203105570672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,024 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    36,024 miles
    Test number
    557317400330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,352 miles
    Test number
    711628781667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,352 miles (+1,477)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,352 miles
    Test number
    970227325214
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass33,875 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,875 miles
    Test number
    216474807278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,774 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,774 miles
    Test number
    855371477672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,328 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,328 miles
    Test number
    176669415449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,659 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,659 miles
    Test number
    198777524486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,623 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,623 miles
    Test number
    695307103002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,520 miles
    Test number
    335940332044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,520 miles (+695)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,520 miles
    Test number
    135090032423
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass26,825 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,825 miles
    Test number
    155381031401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,899 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,899 miles
    Test number
    552118220039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,140 miles (+1,654)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,140 miles
    Test number
    961633129079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,486 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,486 miles
    Test number
    194645028069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,609 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,609 miles
    Test number
    960495427086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    15,361 miles
    Test number
    961546826029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 EAP

Does X78 EAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 EAP is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X78 EAP?
The MOT on X78 EAP is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X78 EAP done?
X78 EAP was recorded at 46,178 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 1,544 miles a year.
Has X78 EAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 EAP has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X78 EAP 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 X78 EAP find?
X78 EAP passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front items removed from driver's view prior to test; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 1 more.

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