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Vauxhall Astra

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

R270 HDWMOT history

R270 HDW is a gold petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 27 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 70,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,565 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R270 HDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R270 HDW was last recorded at 70,565 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,562 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,565 miles
  • 2024 – 65,292 miles
  • 2023 – 60,770 miles
  • 2022 – 54,968 miles
  • 2021 – 51,119 miles
  • 2020 – 49,906 miles
  • 2019 – 49,301 miles
  • 2018 – 46,702 miles
  • 2017 – 44,747 miles
  • 2016 – 42,468 miles
  • 2015 – 39,483 miles
  • 2014 – 33,558 miles
  • 2013 – 29,439 miles
  • 2012 – 28,774 miles
  • 2011 – 28,208 miles
  • 2010 – 27,683 miles
  • 2009 – 26,872 miles
  • 2008 – 25,576 miles
  • 2007 – 24,116 miles
  • 2006 – 22,238 miles
  • 2005 – 20,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,565 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

35 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,565 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,565 miles
    Test number
    119965179048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail70,562 miles (+5,270)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,562 miles
    Test number
    729979824599
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,292 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,292 miles
    Test number
    643621629353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail65,291 miles (+4,521)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,291 miles
    Test number
    133313908454
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,770 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,770 miles
    Test number
    310227774591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail60,770 miles (+5,802)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,770 miles
    Test number
    357213508372
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass54,968 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,968 miles
    Test number
    541758457619
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail54,968 miles (+3,849)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,968 miles
    Test number
    268997558960
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass51,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,119 miles
    Test number
    953050672157
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail51,119 miles (+1,213)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,119 miles
    Test number
    903379202081
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass49,906 miles (+605)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,906 miles
    Test number
    259153782743
    • AdvisoryAll tyre pressures look a little low
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass49,301 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,301 miles
    Test number
    827009532448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,271 miles (+2,569)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,271 miles
    Test number
    782886854408
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi split (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass46,702 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,702 miles
    Test number
    994292493740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,701 miles (+1,954)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,701 miles
    Test number
    146731568203
    • DangerousBody component likely to become detached wing (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  16. Pass44,747 miles (+2,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,747 miles
    Test number
    997850035925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing corroded

  17. Pass42,468 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,468 miles
    Test number
    658657861105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shock absorber weak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wiper splitting

  18. Fail42,468 miles (+2,985)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,468 miles
    Test number
    703294715011
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shock absorber weak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wiper splitting

  19. Pass39,483 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,483 miles
    Test number
    522976423156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail39,469 miles (+5,911)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,469 miles
    Test number
    679785324089
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,558 miles (+163)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,558 miles
    Test number
    345951804340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOffside front tyre scrubbing inside edge

  22. Fail33,395 miles (+3,956)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,395 miles
    Test number
    669964394268
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOffside front tyre scrubbing inside edge

  23. Pass29,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,439 miles
    Test number
    637795493230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,439 miles (+665)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,439 miles
    Test number
    839145893208
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass28,774 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,774 miles
    Test number
    525966092280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,208 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,208 miles
    Test number
    505983181251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,683 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,683 miles
    Test number
    213871790208
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass27,683 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,683 miles
    Test number
    330761490469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,872 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,872 miles
    Test number
    824294299276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,576 miles
    Test number
    371774898273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail25,576 miles (+1,460)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,576 miles
    Test number
    940964898205
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  32. Pass24,116 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,116 miles
    Test number
    560538387201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail22,238 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,238 miles
    Test number
    632850296205
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  34. Pass22,238 miles (+1,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,238 miles
    Test number
    782190096280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  35. Pass20,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    20,604 miles
    Test number
    121840595232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R270 HDW

Does R270 HDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R270 HDW is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R270 HDW?
The MOT on R270 HDW is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R270 HDW done?
R270 HDW was recorded at 70,565 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 2,489 miles a year.
Has R270 HDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R270 HDW has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on R270 HDW 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 R270 HDW find?
R270 HDW passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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