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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

X796 BNCMOT history

X796 BNC is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2022.

X796 BNC black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2023
Mileage
154,059 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 BNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 BNC was last recorded at 154,059 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,055 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,059 miles
  • 2021 – 144,575 miles
  • 2020 – 137,211 miles
  • 2019 – 128,582 miles
  • 2018 – 120,346 miles
  • 2017 – 110,196 miles
  • 2016 – 101,766 miles
  • 2015 – 93,522 miles
  • 2014 – 86,420 miles
  • 2013 – 76,252 miles
  • 2012 – 66,803 miles
  • 2011 – 60,972 miles
  • 2010 – 57,406 miles
  • 2009 – 53,409 miles
  • 2008 – 49,003 miles
  • 2007 – 44,186 miles
  • 2006 – 38,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,059 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake load sensing valve stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,059 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    154,059 miles
    Test number
    821128068088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail154,055 miles (+9,480)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,055 miles
    Test number
    953290513667
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass144,575 miles (+7,364)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,575 miles
    Test number
    497434666333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,211 miles (+8,629)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    137,211 miles
    Test number
    834015991303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,582 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,582 miles
    Test number
    587569926007
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  6. Fail128,582 miles (+8,236)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,582 miles
    Test number
    111183107168
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  7. Pass120,346 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,346 miles
    Test number
    579804645943
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs slightly corroded

  8. Fail120,346 miles (+10,150)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,346 miles
    Test number
    709529932747
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rubber mount missing, but exhaust is still supported

  9. Pass110,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,196 miles
    Test number
    532327224163
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail110,196 miles (+8,430)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,196 miles
    Test number
    880341363822
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass101,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,766 miles
    Test number
    685286702259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,766 miles (+8,244)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,766 miles
    Test number
    334136570941
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Fail93,522 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,522 miles
    Test number
    209854325084
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mount missing but system fully supported.
    • NoteSTRONG ADVISORY-Both headlamp lenses/images deteriorated.

  14. Pass93,522 miles (+7,102)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    93,522 miles
    Test number
    449434625058
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mount missing but system fully supported.
    • NoteSTRONG ADVISORY-Both headlamp lenses/images deteriorated.

  15. Pass86,420 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,420 miles
    Test number
    558462724021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  16. Fail86,420 miles (+10,168)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,420 miles
    Test number
    557812624055
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  17. Pass76,252 miles (+9,449)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,252 miles
    Test number
    737315623047
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres minimum 2mm tread depth.
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly deteriorated.

  18. Pass66,803 miles (+5,831)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,803 miles
    Test number
    499417522050
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner edges

  19. Pass60,972 miles (+3,566)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,972 miles
    Test number
    185450711439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.

  20. Pass57,406 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,406 miles
    Test number
    283222510072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,409 miles
    Test number
    664103719047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,409 miles (+4,406)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,409 miles
    Test number
    900003519016
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass49,003 miles (+4,817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,003 miles
    Test number
    722195018049
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass44,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,186 miles
    Test number
    104385207002
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail44,186 miles (+5,316)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,186 miles
    Test number
    541555407040
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass38,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,870 miles
    Test number
    714084906029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X796 BNC

Does X796 BNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X796 BNC expired on 1 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X796 BNC?
The MOT on X796 BNC expired on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X796 BNC done?
X796 BNC was recorded at 154,059 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 7,164 miles a year.
Has X796 BNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 BNC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on X796 BNC 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 X796 BNC find?
X796 BNC passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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