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Austin A35

Black · Petrol · 1957 · 948 cc

XYD 981MOT history

XYD 981 is a black petrol Austin A35 first used on 24 May 1957. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 31,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2023
Mileage
31,694 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2022
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XYD 981
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A35
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
24 May 1957
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

XYD 981 was last recorded at 31,694 miles on 8 Jun 2022, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,554 miles · 12 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
140 miles
Average per year
454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 31,694 miles
  • 2019 – 31,554 miles
  • 2018 – 30,708 miles
  • 2017 – 30,423 miles
  • 2016 – 30,404 miles
  • 2015 – 30,341 miles
  • 2014 – 29,958 miles
  • 2013 – 29,190 miles
  • 2012 – 28,411 miles
  • 2011 – 27,948 miles
  • 2010 – 26,846 miles
  • 2009 – 26,388 miles
  • 2008 – 25,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,694 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underbody

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,694 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    31,694 miles
    Test number
    805826310670
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underbody
  2. Pass31,554 miles (+846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,554 miles
    Test number
    399351874805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass30,708 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    30,708 miles
    Test number
    210630862503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,423 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    30,423 miles
    Test number
    430376067538
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  5. Pass30,404 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,404 miles
    Test number
    333545873407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,341 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,341 miles
    Test number
    209810495112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,958 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,958 miles
    Test number
    848290494145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,190 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    29,190 miles
    Test number
    948216283191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,411 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,411 miles
    Test number
    686193692136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,948 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,948 miles
    Test number
    235855181174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,846 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,846 miles
    Test number
    700832280101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail26,388 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,388 miles
    Test number
    330451889142
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  13. Pass26,388 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,388 miles
    Test number
    654231889127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,353 miles
    Test number
    491906188143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,353 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,353 miles
    Test number
    552451678188
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Questions about XYD 981

What vehicle is registration XYD 981 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XYD 981 on a black petrol Austin A35 first used on 24 May 1957. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XYD 981 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on XYD 981 expired on 7 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on XYD 981?
The MOT on XYD 981 expired on 7 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has XYD 981 done?
XYD 981 was recorded at 31,694 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2022, an average of 454 miles a year.
Has XYD 981 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XYD 981 has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2009.
Has the mileage on XYD 981 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 XYD 981 find?
XYD 981 passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: general corrosion on underbody.

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