VAUXHALL ASTRA MV56VPJ has 24 MOTs

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This 2006 VAUXHALL ASTRA has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 171,226 miles 7 months ago on Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 16:20.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Thursday 25th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

MV56VPJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH MARCH 2027171,226 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH MARCH 202525TH MARCH 2026160,279 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH MARCH 202418TH MARCH 2025150,541 MI
PASSED13TH MARCH 202312TH MARCH 2024139,580 MI
PASSED2ND MARCH 20229TH MARCH 2023128,731 MI
PASSED9TH MARCH 20219TH MARCH 2022121,137 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Water Leak From Engine Bay Area
  4. ADVISORY - Near Side Rear Brake Back Plate Missing
FAILED8TH MARCH 2021121,127 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Both Inner Tie Bar Rods /inner Drag Link Ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Water Leak From Engine Bay Area
  8. ADVISORY - Near Side Rear Brake Back Plate Missing
PASSED2ND MARCH 20209TH MARCH 2021113,756 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Both Rear Discs Corroded Slightly
FAILED2ND MARCH 2020113,756 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Both Rear Discs Corroded Slightly
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20199TH MARCH 2020103,157 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nsr Back Plate Deteriorated Slightly
PASSED5TH MARCH 20189TH MARCH 201994,214 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED5TH MARCH 201894,214 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Casing Corroded Externally So The Unit Does Not Function (2.7.2a)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED10TH MARCH 20179TH MARCH 201884,494 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED10TH MARCH 201784,494 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED9TH MARCH 20169TH MARCH 201774,966 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inner Edge (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED10TH MARCH 20159TH MARCH 201666,419 MI
FAILED10TH MARCH 201566,419 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED24TH JANUARY 201423RD JANUARY 201560,375 MI
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201310TH JANUARY 201454,813 MI
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 201151,400 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201116TH OCTOBER 201251,400 MI
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20102ND SEPTEMBER 201140,881 MI
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20092ND SEPTEMBER 201034,320 MI
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 200934,320 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

MV56VPJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

MV56VPJ MOT Comments

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MV56VPJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 171,226 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,561 miles

MV56VPJ FAQs

This Vauxhall Astra with registration MV56VPJ was manufactured on Friday 1st September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 171,226 miles, so this Vauxhall has travelled an average of 8,561 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Vauxhall Astra beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means MV56VPJ has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Vauxhall Astra has had 47 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 2 Dangerous and 10 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Vauxhall Astra is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does MV56VPJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 MV56VPJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is MV56VPJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 MV56VPJ does have Tax. Read more

When does MV56VPJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for MV56VPJ will expire in 4 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does MV56VPJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for MV56VPJ will expire in 5 months on Thursday 25th March 2027. Read more

When did MV56VPJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for MV56VPJ was on Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 16:20. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has MV56VPJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for MV56VPJ we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has MV56VPJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for MV56VPJ we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is MV56VPJ?

MV56VPJ is registered as a 2006 Vauxhall Astra. Read more

How many miles has MV56VPJ done?

The odometer reading for MV56VPJ at the last MOT in March 2026 was 171,226 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,561 miles per year. Read more

How old is MV56VPJ?

The vehicle MV56VPJ was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st September 2006. Read more

What colour is MV56VPJ?

The official colour of MV56VPJ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does MV56VPJ have?

MV56VPJ has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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