Yes, A646 HRU is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 May 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for A646 HRU?

The MOT for A646 HRU is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of A646 HRU?

The recorded mileage for A646 HRU is 303 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is A646 HRU ULEZ compliant?

No, A646 HRU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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1983 Vauxhall Nova 1.2L Petrol · A646 HRU

A646 HRU

1983 Vauxhall Nova (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 1983. Recorded mileage 303 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL NOVA
Year / Origin: 1983 · Peterborough
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 17 Sept 2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage: 303 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Available on IAGC

MOT Status

Expired

Expired on 17 Sept 2026View ↓

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01 May 2027

Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

1983

Engine

1196cc

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A646 HRU Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
303 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

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A646 HRU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Nov 2026, 01:09

MOT Analysis

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Vauxhall Nova (A646 HRU) between May 2006 and September 2025.

The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.

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A646 HRU Mileage History

20/05/200647,646 mi
05/05/200755,605 mi+7,959 mi
10/05/200866,405 mi+10,800 mi
16/05/200972,256 mi+5,851 mi
18/05/200972,256 mi
14/05/201074,589 mi+2,333 mi
14/05/201074,589 mi
03/05/201178,056 mi+3,467 mi
05/05/201178,056 mi
17/05/201281,985 mi+3,929 mi
20/05/201387,440 mi+5,455 mi
23/05/201387,440 mi
06/06/201492,833 mi+5,393 mi
20/06/201492,833 mi
09/04/201592,854 mi+21 mi
23/04/201592,854 mi
22/02/201792,886 mi+32 mi
06/02/201892,917 mi+31 mi
08/09/202020,752 mi-72,165 mi
13/05/202194,319 mi+73,567 mi
09/05/202296,277 mi+1,958 mi
03/05/202398,171 mi+1,894 mi
10/06/202499,310 mi+1,139 mi
19/09/2025303 mi-99,007 mi

Average of roughly -2,449 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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May be subject to ULEZ charges

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