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Vauxhall Senator

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 2,968 cc

545 DCHMOT history

545 DCH is a red petrol Vauxhall Senator first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 88,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
88,694 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
545 DCH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Senator
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

545 DCH was last recorded at 88,694 miles on 2 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2008: 86,144 miles, lower than 857,767 miles on 2 Oct 2006.
  • 2 Apr 2026: 88,694 miles, lower than 97,031 miles on 15 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,031 miles · 15 Apr 2015

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,694 miles
  • 2015 – 97,031 miles
  • 2013 – 94,378 miles
  • 2012 – 91,664 miles
  • 2011 – 90,560 miles
  • 2010 – 88,096 miles
  • 2009 – 87,388 miles
  • 2008 – 86,144 miles
  • 2006 – 857,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,694 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,694 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    88,694 miles
    Test number
    293205157132
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous8 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    302453849576
    • DangerousNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Close to trailing arm mounting point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Under wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  3. Pass97,031 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,031 miles
    Test number
    259625705128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  4. Fail97,031 miles (+2,653)9 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,031 miles
    Test number
    407127695096
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBody has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are cracked & in very poor condition

  5. Pass94,378 miles (+2,714)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,378 miles
    Test number
    825729783230
    • NoteRear chassis rails corroded

  6. Pass91,664 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,664 miles
    Test number
    108653022281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Fail91,652 miles (+1,092)3 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,652 miles
    Test number
    357392502275
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSill panel covers fitted

  8. Pass90,560 miles (+2,464)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,560 miles
    Test number
    866925191122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear chassis slight corrosion

  9. Pass88,096 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,096 miles
    Test number
    334409300426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Fail88,096 miles (+708)2 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,096 miles
    Test number
    182579500223
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass87,388 miles (+1,244)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    87,388 miles
    Test number
    951489859149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside and nearside chassis rails corroded, not excessive at time of test

  12. Pass86,144 miles (-771,623)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,144 miles
    Test number
    923077988018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  13. Pass857,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    857,767 miles
    Test number
    141615276250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail857,767 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    857,767 miles
    Test number
    303208766245
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteGearbox oil cooler pipes corroded to excess.

Questions about 545 DCH

What vehicle is registration 545 DCH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 545 DCH on a red petrol Vauxhall Senator first used on 31 Dec 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 545 DCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 545 DCH is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 545 DCH?
The MOT on 545 DCH is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 545 DCH done?
545 DCH was recorded at 88,694 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026.
Has 545 DCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 545 DCH has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on 545 DCH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 545 DCH find?
545 DCH passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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