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A140 AVANTGARDE · Black

DE53 USU

MOTExpired

MOT due12 Feb 2026

First reg1 Sep 2003

Mileage105,709 mi

TaxTaxed

Tax due1 Jan 2027

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 31 January 2026.

PASSED · 13 Feb 2025

Test date13 Feb 2025

Expiry12 Feb 2026

Test number263870500386

Mileage105,709 mi

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

FAILED · 13 Feb 2025

Test date13 Feb 2025

Expiry—

Test number815869223774

Mileage105,709 mi

MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

PASSED · 5 Feb 2024

Test date5 Feb 2024

Expiry6 Feb 2025

Test number188792521016

Mileage102,055 mi

Advisoryhead light aims poor

Advisoryn/s/f tyre edges low

PASSED · 7 Feb 2023

Test date7 Feb 2023

Expiry6 Feb 2024

Test number960646239120

Mileage98,654 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

FAILED · 7 Feb 2023

Test date7 Feb 2023

Expiry—

Test number541616751697

Mileage98,654 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

FAILED · 5 Jan 2023

Test date5 Jan 2023

Expiry—

Test number402235092894

Mileage98,631 mi

MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

PASSED · 4 Jan 2022

Test date4 Jan 2022

Expiry3 Jan 2023

Test number144016249807

Mileage95,594 mi

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

FAILED · 20 Dec 2021

Test date20 Dec 2021

Expiry—

Test number870170591756

Mileage95,580 mi

AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

PASSED · 24 Dec 2020

Test date24 Dec 2020

Expiry26 Dec 2021

Test number737689131881

Mileage91,874 mi

PASSED · 26 Jun 2019

Test date26 Jun 2019

Expiry26 Dec 2020

Test number371377700490

Mileage87,889 mi

PASSED · 27 Jun 2018

Test date27 Jun 2018

Expiry26 Jun 2019

Test number209903398216

Mileage84,787 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

PASSED · 14 Jun 2017

Test date14 Jun 2017

Expiry19 Jun 2018

Test number920865850171

Mileage83,670 mi

PASSED · 20 Jun 2016

Test date20 Jun 2016

Expiry19 Jun 2017

Test number657342451476

Mileage78,783 mi

Advisorynearside front Tyre wearing low on outter edge

Advisoryfront pads wearing low

Advisorystrong smell of petrol coming from car

PASSED · 15 Jul 2015

Test date15 Jul 2015

Expiry27 Jul 2016

Test number235976995469

Mileage73,127 mi

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

PASSED · 28 Jul 2014

Test date28 Jul 2014

Expiry27 Jul 2015

Test number259109204293

Mileage67,231 mi

User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

PASSED · 22 Jul 2013

Test date22 Jul 2013

Expiry21 Jul 2014

Test number768833503218

Mileage62,652 mi

User Enteredo/s/r light lens slightly broken

PASSED · 15 Jun 2012

Test date15 Jun 2012

Expiry14 Jun 2013

Test number679437162113

Mileage57,647 mi

AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

PASSED · 15 Jun 2011

Test date15 Jun 2011

Expiry14 Jun 2012

Test number106786261115

Mileage53,538 mi

AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

User Enteredunder vehicle covered by trims

PASSED · 15 May 2010

Test date15 May 2010

Expiry14 May 2011

Test number793145030109

Mileage49,918 mi

PASSED · 21 Jul 2009

Test date21 Jul 2009

Expiry21 Jul 2010

Test number223412009283

Mileage43,439 mi

PASSED · 22 Jul 2008

Test date22 Jul 2008

Expiry21 Jul 2009

Test number454934608294

Mileage32,456 mi

FAILED · 22 Jul 2008

Test date22 Jul 2008

Expiry—

Test number971404308297

Mileage32,455 mi

FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FailOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FailNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FailOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FailOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

PASSED · 19 Sep 2007

Test date19 Sep 2007

Expiry18 Sep 2008

Test number231452767265

Mileage23,182 mi

PASSED · 1 Dec 2006

Test date1 Dec 2006

Expiry30 Nov 2007

Test number430105336348

Mileage18,804 mi