Vauxhall Astra
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc
R201 VRDMOT history
R201 VRD is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 20 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,720 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 May 2023
- Mileage
- 167,720 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,470 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R201 VRD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 20 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
R201 VRD was last recorded at 167,720 miles on 13 Apr 2022, 1,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 May 2020: 165,912 miles, lower than 168,910 miles on 1 May 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 166,568 miles · 20 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,152 miles
- Average per year
- 4,470 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 167,720 miles
- 2021 – 166,568 miles
- 2020 – 165,912 miles
- 2019 – 163,920 miles
- 2018 – 159,510 miles
- 2017 – 155,424 miles
- 2016 – 153,157 miles
- 2015 – 148,926 miles
- 2014 – 144,289 miles
- 2013 – 141,441 miles
- 2012 – 137,857 miles
- 2011 – 133,659 miles
- 2010 – 127,116 miles
- 2009 – 120,795 miles
- 2008 – 114,376 miles
- 2007 – 105,129 miles
- 2006 – 96,268 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,720 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear upper (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front exhaust shows signs of corrsion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front upper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer sills corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,720 miles (+1,152)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 167,720 miles
- Test number
- 946261674458
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear upper (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass166,568 miles (+656)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2022
- Odometer
- 166,568 miles
- Test number
- 616224525445
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside rear upper (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust shows signs of corrsion
Pass165,912 miles (-2,998)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2021
- Odometer
- 165,912 miles
- Test number
- 600428230027
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust shows signs of corrsion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail168,910 miles (+4,990)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,910 miles
- Test number
- 423303015689
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust shows signs of corrsion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,920 miles (+83)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 163,920 miles
- Test number
- 225185043563
- AdvisoryFront part of exhaust coroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVarious areas of under body coroosiom
Fail163,837 miles (+4,327)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,837 miles
- Test number
- 222364712278
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront part of exhaust coroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVarious areas of under body coroosiom
Pass159,510 miles (+4,086)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 159,510 miles
- Test number
- 990353726596
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion and offside outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Pass155,424 miles (+2,267)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 155,424 miles
- Test number
- 557794032934
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass153,157 miles (+4,231)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 153,157 miles
- Test number
- 355279355110
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass148,926 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 148,926 miles
- Test number
- 368124115122
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s door mirror damaged
Fail148,926 miles (+4,637)3 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,926 miles
- Test number
- 968914015175
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s door mirror damaged
Pass144,289 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2015
- Odometer
- 144,289 miles
- Test number
- 988119014153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,289 miles (+2,848)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,289 miles
- Test number
- 227179914444
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass141,441 miles (+156)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2014
- Odometer
- 141,441 miles
- Test number
- 929402123130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,285 miles (+3,428)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,285 miles
- Test number
- 268936813411
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass137,857 miles (+4,198)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 137,857 miles
- Test number
- 438367012161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass133,659 miles (+6,543)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 133,659 miles
- Test number
- 805927411119
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass127,116 miles (+6,321)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 127,116 miles
- Test number
- 742826210147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,795 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 120,795 miles
- Test number
- 763985529112
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail120,788 miles (+6,412)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,788 miles
- Test number
- 771641229102
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,376 miles (+9,247)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2009
- Odometer
- 114,376 miles
- Test number
- 221925118184
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear number plate has dirt ingress requires attention in near future
Pass105,129 miles (+8,861)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2008
- Odometer
- 105,129 miles
- Test number
- 860266117151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2007
- Odometer
- 96,268 miles
- Test number
- 742559506171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R201 VRD
- Does R201 VRD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R201 VRD expired on 4 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R201 VRD?
- The MOT on R201 VRD expired on 4 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R201 VRD done?
- R201 VRD was recorded at 167,720 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2022, an average of 4,470 miles a year.
- Has R201 VRD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R201 VRD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2020.
- Has the mileage on R201 VRD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R201 VRD find?
- R201 VRD passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.
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