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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,389 cc

X78 XRAMOT history

X78 XRA is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 19 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2024.

X78 XRA blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2025
Mileage
86,281 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 XRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 XRA was last recorded at 86,281 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,005 miles · 23 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
276 miles
Average per year
1,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,281 miles
  • 2023 – 86,005 miles
  • 2022 – 85,668 miles
  • 2021 – 85,252 miles
  • 2020 – 84,864 miles
  • 2019 – 84,170 miles
  • 2018 – 83,160 miles
  • 2017 – 81,844 miles
  • 2016 – 80,176 miles
  • 2015 – 78,542 miles
  • 2014 – 76,421 miles
  • 2013 – 73,535 miles
  • 2012 – 71,152 miles
  • 2011 – 68,911 miles
  • 2010 – 66,086 miles
  • 2009 – 63,685 miles
  • 2008 – 61,264 miles
  • 2007 – 58,511 miles
  • 2006 – 55,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,281 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,281 miles (+276)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,281 miles
    Test number
    236353268976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,005 miles (+337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,005 miles
    Test number
    471803356047
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Pass85,668 miles (+416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,668 miles
    Test number
    737267097057
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Pass85,252 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,252 miles
    Test number
    960530502912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,864 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,864 miles
    Test number
    930973484504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,170 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,170 miles
    Test number
    932116467751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,160 miles (+1,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,160 miles
    Test number
    850809270937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass81,844 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,844 miles
    Test number
    535742576257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail81,842 miles (+1,666)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,842 miles
    Test number
    225962240943
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass80,176 miles (+1,634)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,176 miles
    Test number
    609073486201
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp broken but system is still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass78,542 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,542 miles
    Test number
    257965125291
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamp broken
    • NoteCorrosion to front brake pipes
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  12. Fail78,542 miles (+2,121)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,542 miles
    Test number
    466955225275
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamp broken
    • NoteCorrosion to front brake pipes
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Pass76,421 miles (+2,886)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,421 miles
    Test number
    998420834205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust clamp broken
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  14. Pass73,535 miles (+2,383)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,535 miles
    Test number
    379358323212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r stop light inop
    • NoteRear brakes noisy when park+svc brake operated

  15. Pass71,152 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,152 miles
    Test number
    835780732265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,911 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,911 miles
    Test number
    728298421269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,086 miles (+2,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,086 miles
    Test number
    371849520409
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass63,685 miles (+2,421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,685 miles
    Test number
    533611739217
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass61,264 miles (+2,753)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,264 miles
    Test number
    613968228225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,511 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,511 miles
    Test number
    524077727212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    55,381 miles
    Test number
    882866626268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 XRA

Does X78 XRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X78 XRA expired on 11 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X78 XRA?
The MOT on X78 XRA expired on 11 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X78 XRA done?
X78 XRA was recorded at 86,281 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 1,717 miles a year.
Has X78 XRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 XRA has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on X78 XRA 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 XRA find?
X78 XRA passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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