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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

PRG 488MOT history

PRG 488 is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

PRG 488 silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,508 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PRG 488
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PRG 488 was last recorded at 120,508 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 2,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,687 miles · 10 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,821 miles
Average per year
6,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,508 miles
  • 2021 – 117,687 miles
  • 2019 – 110,404 miles
  • 2018 – 106,093 miles
  • 2017 – 102,135 miles
  • 2016 – 96,233 miles
  • 2015 – 90,161 miles
  • 2013 – 82,152 miles
  • 2012 – 74,947 miles
  • 2011 – 67,065 miles
  • 2010 – 58,949 miles
  • 2008 – 40,099 miles
  • 2007 – 30,507 miles
  • 2006 – 19,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    949061162266
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    390915729641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    671598303277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    429711308782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,508 miles (+2,821)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,508 miles
    Test number
    749481124402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,687 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,687 miles
    Test number
    795121173327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    367996349189
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass110,404 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    110,404 miles
    Test number
    488256912191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,093 miles (+3,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,093 miles
    Test number
    910461247217
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass102,135 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,135 miles
    Test number
    389700611074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,113 miles (+5,880)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,113 miles
    Test number
    159306650863
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass96,233 miles (+6,072)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,233 miles
    Test number
    155130470653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,161 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,161 miles
    Test number
    229875985074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,152 miles (+7,205)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,152 miles
    Test number
    438254573227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,947 miles (+7,882)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,947 miles
    Test number
    228557572223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,065 miles (+8,116)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,065 miles
    Test number
    216773071286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,949 miles
    Test number
    183953560299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,949 miles (+18,850)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,949 miles
    Test number
    951173160209
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass40,099 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,099 miles
    Test number
    633898088269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,291 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,291 miles
    Test number
    484905348034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,507 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,507 miles
    Test number
    783174277288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,091 miles (+10,882)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,091 miles
    Test number
    242804367208
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass19,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,209 miles
    Test number
    320521706499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PRG 488

What vehicle is registration PRG 488 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PRG 488 on a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 May 2003. 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 PRG 488 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PRG 488 is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on PRG 488?
The MOT on PRG 488 is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PRG 488 done?
PRG 488 was recorded at 120,508 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 6,461 miles a year.
Has PRG 488 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PRG 488 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2017.
Has the mileage on PRG 488 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 PRG 488 find?
PRG 488 passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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