VAUXHALL ASTRA VU56ZPJ has 23 MOTs

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This 2007 VAUXHALL ASTRA has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 176,374 miles 10 months ago on Wednesday 31st December 2025 at 13:18.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Sunday 3rd January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

VU56ZPJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD JANUARY 2027176,374 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Boot Floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
FAILED30TH DECEMBER 2025176,374 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded So That Its Cross Sectional Area Is Reduced And Seriously Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded So That Its Cross Sectional Area Is Reduced And Seriously Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Excessively Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Deformed But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Boot Floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST DECEMBER 20243RD JANUARY 2026173,399 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED4TH JANUARY 20243RD JANUARY 2025170,372 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 202211TH DECEMBER 2023167,352 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 202111TH NOVEMBER 2022163,862 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Back Box Corroded And Has A Minor Leak Of Gasses (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 2021163,840 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has No Recorded Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Fluid Close To Minimum Mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Back Box Corroded And Has A Minor Leak Of Gasses (6.1.2 (a))
  11. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 202011TH NOVEMBER 2021157,421 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Arm Deformed But Serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Arm Deformed But Serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 201911TH NOVEMBER 2020153,665 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fog Light Lens Broken
FAILED12TH NOVEMBER 2019153,665 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 0mm Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fog Light Lens Broken
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 201821ST OCTOBER 2019149,052 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Obligatory Mirror Slightly Loose (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201721ST OCTOBER 2018139,782 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201621ST OCTOBER 2017128,275 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre In Sidewall 225/40r18 92w Centa
  2. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED7TH OCTOBER 2016127,968 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre In Sidewall 225/40r18 92w Centa
  3. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 201521ST OCTOBER 2016115,630 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Pipe (7.1.2)
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 2015115,603 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Pipe (7.1.2)
  5. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 201421ST OCTOBER 2015106,524 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Fog Lamp Is Damaged.
  5. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Are Stepping On Inner Edge.
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 201321ST OCTOBER 201497,259 MI
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 201319TH FEBRUARY 201486,925 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. USER ENTERED - Front Number Plate Cracked
  7. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Out Of Shape Across Inner Edge
PASSED24TH JANUARY 201219TH FEBRUARY 201371,489 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Corroded Inner Faces Of Discs.
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Number Plate Cracked.
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Has Small Tears/cuts Inner Tyre Sidewall.
PASSED31ST JANUARY 201119TH FEBRUARY 201256,456 MI
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 201019TH FEBRUARY 201142,202 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Osr Tyre Has Cut In Outer Wall
  2. USER ENTERED - Osr Tyre Starting To Perish On Inner Edge
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 201042,203 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges
  4. USER ENTERED - Osr Tyre Has Cut In Outer Wall
  5. USER ENTERED - Osr Tyre Starting To Perish On Inner Edge
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VU56ZPJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

VU56ZPJ MOT Comments

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VU56ZPJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 176,374 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,799 miles

VU56ZPJ FAQs

This Vauxhall Astra with registration VU56ZPJ was manufactured on Monday 19th February 2007 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 176,374 miles, so this Vauxhall has travelled an average of 9,799 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Vauxhall Astra beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VU56ZPJ has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Vauxhall Astra has had 53 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 14 Major, 5 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 2 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does VU56ZPJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 25th October 2026 VU56ZPJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VU56ZPJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 25th October 2026 VU56ZPJ does have Tax. Read more

When does VU56ZPJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for VU56ZPJ will expire in 2 months on Friday 1st January 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 VU56ZPJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for VU56ZPJ will expire in 2 months on Sunday 3rd January 2027. Read more

When did VU56ZPJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VU56ZPJ was on Wednesday 31st December 2025 at 13:18. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VU56ZPJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for VU56ZPJ 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 VU56ZPJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for VU56ZPJ we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VU56ZPJ?

VU56ZPJ is registered as a 2007 Vauxhall Astra. Read more

How many miles has VU56ZPJ done?

The odometer reading for VU56ZPJ at the last MOT in December 2025 was 176,374 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 9,799 miles per year. Read more

How old is VU56ZPJ?

The vehicle VU56ZPJ was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Monday 19th February 2007. Read more

What colour is VU56ZPJ?

The official colour of VU56ZPJ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does VU56ZPJ have?

VU56ZPJ has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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