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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

R129 MCDMOT history

R129 MCD is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 20 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,704 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R129 MCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R129 MCD was last recorded at 76,704 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,690 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
2,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,704 miles
  • 2025 – 75,668 miles
  • 2024 – 74,702 miles
  • 2023 – 72,268 miles
  • 2022 – 69,639 miles
  • 2021 – 68,345 miles
  • 2019 – 66,370 miles
  • 2018 – 64,855 miles
  • 2017 – 63,708 miles
  • 2016 – 61,771 miles
  • 2015 – 59,920 miles
  • 2014 – 58,369 miles
  • 2013 – 57,450 miles
  • 2012 – 55,696 miles
  • 2011 – 52,923 miles
  • 2010 – 48,790 miles
  • 2009 – 44,698 miles
  • 2008 – 41,150 miles
  • 2007 – 36,673 miles
  • 2006 – 32,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,704 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,704 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,704 miles
    Test number
    160736994706
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail76,690 miles (+1,022)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,690 miles
    Test number
    343511169948
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass75,668 miles (+966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    75,668 miles
    Test number
    725485459362
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass74,702 miles (+2,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,702 miles
    Test number
    884362138870
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass72,268 miles (+2,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,268 miles
    Test number
    741985162843
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass69,639 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,639 miles
    Test number
    203742087283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,345 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,345 miles
    Test number
    265715218951
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail68,345 miles (+1,975)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,345 miles
    Test number
    532979420382
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass66,370 miles (+1,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,370 miles
    Test number
    414312010451
    • AdvisoryRear Outer sills slight corrosion

  10. Pass64,855 miles (+1,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,855 miles
    Test number
    151727507920
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass63,708 miles (+1,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,708 miles
    Test number
    685801653934
    • AdvisoryShocks weak
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear sills

  12. Pass61,771 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,771 miles
    Test number
    632553201995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,920 miles (+1,551)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,920 miles
    Test number
    225106775061
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

  14. Pass58,369 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,369 miles
    Test number
    557791374097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,450 miles (+1,754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,450 miles
    Test number
    495118273064
    • NoteSLIGHT CORROSION TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES NOT YET EXCESSIVE

  16. Pass55,696 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,696 miles
    Test number
    115308962078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,923 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,923 miles
    Test number
    486057661085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail52,923 miles (+4,133)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,923 miles
    Test number
    798387461087
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass48,790 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,790 miles
    Test number
    653864460088
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING NEAR TO WEAR BAND INDICATORS AND CRACKING WITHIN TREAD BUT NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

  20. Fail48,790 miles (+4,092)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,790 miles
    Test number
    681854960016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING NEAR TO WEAR BAND INDICATORS AND CRACKING WITHIN TREAD BUT NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

  21. Pass44,698 miles (+3,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    314352979025
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass41,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,150 miles
    Test number
    252684168059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail41,150 miles (+4,477)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,150 miles
    Test number
    450734468096
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass36,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,673 miles
    Test number
    951802477090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,673 miles (+4,065)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,673 miles
    Test number
    980062677010
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass32,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,608 miles
    Test number
    851175976063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R129 MCD

Does R129 MCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R129 MCD is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R129 MCD?
The MOT on R129 MCD is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R129 MCD done?
R129 MCD was recorded at 76,704 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 2,225 miles a year.
Has R129 MCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R129 MCD has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on R129 MCD 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 R129 MCD find?
R129 MCD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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