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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

5809 ELMOT history

5809 EL is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 20 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

5809 EL silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
44,792 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5809 EL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5809 EL was last recorded at 44,792 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,674 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,118 miles
Average per year
1,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,792 miles
  • 2025 – 43,674 miles
  • 2024 – 42,758 miles
  • 2023 – 41,508 miles
  • 2022 – 40,293 miles
  • 2021 – 38,914 miles
  • 2020 – 37,511 miles
  • 2019 – 36,206 miles
  • 2018 – 33,893 miles
  • 2017 – 31,305 miles
  • 2016 – 28,938 miles
  • 2015 – 26,165 miles
  • 2014 – 23,874 miles
  • 2013 – 21,667 miles
  • 2012 – 19,889 miles
  • 2011 – 18,069 miles
  • 2010 – 16,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,792 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,792 miles (+1,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    44,792 miles
    Test number
    647637661651
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass43,674 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    43,674 miles
    Test number
    580924432814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,758 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    42,758 miles
    Test number
    191944589035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,508 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    41,508 miles
    Test number
    470159164621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    40,293 miles
    Test number
    861641740652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail40,293 miles (+1,379)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,293 miles
    Test number
    533748774839
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass38,914 miles (+1,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    38,914 miles
    Test number
    994178771665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around outer tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass37,511 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,511 miles
    Test number
    888469593468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,206 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,206 miles
    Test number
    441646138339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail36,205 miles (+2,312)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,205 miles
    Test number
    779508400978
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has splits around both shoulders, tread is raised and distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer holed and corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass33,893 miles (+2,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,893 miles
    Test number
    545453395694
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system leaking around joints /rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer shoulder has several cuts / splits between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing thin on inner braking surface. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass31,305 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,305 miles
    Test number
    352206998178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,304 miles (+2,366)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,304 miles
    Test number
    301533515912
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass28,938 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,938 miles
    Test number
    322184126188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Fail28,907 miles (+2,742)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,907 miles
    Test number
    482437503084
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass26,165 miles (+2,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,165 miles
    Test number
    720469663311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  17. Pass23,874 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,874 miles
    Test number
    187827224205
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  18. Fail23,874 miles (+2,207)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,874 miles
    Test number
    507807124277
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  19. Pass21,667 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,667 miles
    Test number
    869499433285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,889 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,889 miles
    Test number
    917548342281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,069 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,069 miles
    Test number
    566765331219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    16,085 miles
    Test number
    474118930265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5809 EL

What vehicle is registration 5809 EL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5809 EL on a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 20 Aug 2007. 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 5809 EL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5809 EL is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5809 EL?
The MOT on 5809 EL is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5809 EL done?
5809 EL was recorded at 44,792 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 1,794 miles a year.
Has 5809 EL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5809 EL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on 5809 EL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 5809 EL find?
5809 EL passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: coil spring corroded all road springs corroded.

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