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AF56 VAU
MOTValid
MOT due9 Feb 2027
First reg14 Sep 2006
Mileage149,940 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 23 February 2026.

PASSED · 10 Feb 2026
Test date10 Feb 2026
Expiry9 Feb 2027
Test number761763804170
Mileage149,940 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 4 Feb 2026
Test date4 Feb 2026
Expiry
Test number533488889987
Mileage149,940 mi
DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
FAILED · 3 Jan 2026
Test date3 Jan 2026
Expiry
Test number622916440624
Mileage149,890 mi
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED · 4 Jan 2025
Test date4 Jan 2025
Expiry3 Jan 2026
Test number598292474288
Mileage144,049 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 4 Jan 2025
Test date4 Jan 2025
Expiry
Test number330074940619
Mileage144,049 mi
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 4 Dec 2023
Test date4 Dec 2023
Expiry1 Jan 2025
Test number610483432867
Mileage132,689 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryslight corrosion underbody
PASSED · 8 Dec 2022
Test date8 Dec 2022
Expiry1 Jan 2024
Test number469566023557
Mileage115,236 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Dec 2021
Test date13 Dec 2021
Expiry1 Jan 2023
Test number356929824893
Mileage96,748 mi
FAILED · 9 Dec 2021
Test date9 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number897245534838
Mileage96,577 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 2 Jan 2021
Test date2 Jan 2021
Expiry1 Jan 2022
Test number319772367173
Mileage81,713 mi
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Nov 2019
Test date23 Nov 2019
Expiry5 Dec 2020
Test number399309859373
Mileage78,562 mi
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 23 Nov 2019
Test date23 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number853928680276
Mileage78,562 mi
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 1 Dec 2018
Test date1 Dec 2018
Expiry5 Dec 2019
Test number771099426360
Mileage74,165 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 6 Dec 2017
Test date6 Dec 2017
Expiry5 Dec 2018
Test number846075937744
Mileage70,207 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 5 Dec 2017
Test date5 Dec 2017
Expiry
Test number121657775557
Mileage70,191 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 11 Nov 2016
Test date11 Nov 2016
Expiry27 Nov 2017
Test number858347560543
Mileage65,136 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 23 Nov 2015
Test date23 Nov 2015
Expiry27 Nov 2016
Test number540584265991
Mileage60,485 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 23 Nov 2015
Test date23 Nov 2015
Expiry
Test number270849699839
Mileage60,485 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PASSED · 21 Nov 2014
Test date21 Nov 2014
Expiry27 Nov 2015
Test number448695124384
Mileage55,220 mi
PASSED · 28 Nov 2013
Test date28 Nov 2013
Expiry27 Nov 2014
Test number868792233323
Mileage49,317 mi
PASSED · 22 Nov 2012
Test date22 Nov 2012
Expiry21 Nov 2013
Test number136407822315
Mileage42,271 mi
PASSED · 11 Nov 2011
Test date11 Nov 2011
Expiry10 Nov 2012
Test number978845211359
Mileage36,714 mi
PASSED · 15 Oct 2010
Test date15 Oct 2010
Expiry14 Oct 2011
Test number690338080205
Mileage30,224 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 15 Oct 2009
Test date15 Oct 2009
Expiry14 Oct 2010
Test number434768189255
Mileage23,648 mi