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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,389 cc

R174 EUFMOT history

R174 EUF is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 11 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2023
Mileage
121,364 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R174 EUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
11 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R174 EUF was last recorded at 121,364 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,340 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
3,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,364 miles
  • 2021 – 121,028 miles
  • 2019 – 118,699 miles
  • 2018 – 116,287 miles
  • 2017 – 113,054 miles
  • 2016 – 110,469 miles
  • 2015 – 108,079 miles
  • 2014 – 105,935 miles
  • 2013 – 103,788 miles
  • 2012 – 101,604 miles
  • 2011 – 99,309 miles
  • 2010 – 97,192 miles
  • 2009 – 94,984 miles
  • 2008 – 86,885 miles
  • 2007 – 75,373 miles
  • 2006 – 64,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,364 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,364 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,364 miles
    Test number
    981865754795
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,340 miles (+312)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,340 miles
    Test number
    107891304007
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,028 miles (+2,329)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,028 miles
    Test number
    274201156475
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, beneath rear door (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, beneath rear door (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,699 miles (+2,412)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,699 miles
    Test number
    562266503005
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,287 miles (+65)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,287 miles
    Test number
    343218046016
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arch's corroded

  6. Fail116,222 miles (+3,168)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,222 miles
    Test number
    772873651842
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arch's corroded

  7. Pass113,054 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,054 miles
    Test number
    242284525233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail112,997 miles (+2,528)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,997 miles
    Test number
    818373498436
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass110,469 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    110,469 miles
    Test number
    840355290525
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront indicator lenses missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Fail110,455 miles (+2,376)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,455 miles
    Test number
    664657202406
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront indicator lenses missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass108,079 miles10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    108,079 miles
    Test number
    307849355161
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside mirror glass damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail108,079 miles (+2,144)1 failure10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,079 miles
    Test number
    235629555479
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside mirror glass damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass105,935 miles (+2,147)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,935 miles
    Test number
    275240664495
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 3mm
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass103,788 miles (+80)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,788 miles
    Test number
    207416853426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth front indicator lenses missing
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail103,708 miles (+2,104)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,708 miles
    Test number
    179075753149
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth front indicator lenses missing
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass101,604 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,604 miles
    Test number
    796509442121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Fail101,590 miles (+2,281)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,590 miles
    Test number
    477039042189
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass99,309 miles (+2,117)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    99,309 miles
    Test number
    256687251406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside front under bonnet metal brake pipe corroded to limits
    • NoteRear registration plate deteroirating

  19. Pass97,192 miles (+2,208)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    97,192 miles
    Test number
    200694250132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass94,984 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    94,984 miles
    Test number
    292647849108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Fail94,980 miles (+8,095)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,980 miles
    Test number
    273596549455
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass86,885 miles (+11,512)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    86,885 miles
    Test number
    211163668460
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteO/s/f lower wishbone rear bush starting to split
    • NoteRear tyres slightly out of shape

  23. Pass75,373 miles (+10,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    75,373 miles
    Test number
    363232567162
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass64,953 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    64,953 miles
    Test number
    594557056114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about R174 EUF

Does R174 EUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R174 EUF expired on 10 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R174 EUF?
The MOT on R174 EUF expired on 10 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R174 EUF done?
R174 EUF was recorded at 121,364 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 3,451 miles a year.
Has R174 EUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R174 EUF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on R174 EUF 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 R174 EUF find?
R174 EUF passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive.

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