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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

R331 GHUMOT history

R331 GHU is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
90,189 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 GHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R331 GHU was last recorded at 90,189 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2010: 52,357 miles, lower than 58,243 miles on 10 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,595 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
594 miles
Average per year
2,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,189 miles
  • 2025 – 89,595 miles
  • 2024 – 89,237 miles
  • 2023 – 88,668 miles
  • 2022 – 88,002 miles
  • 2021 – 86,529 miles
  • 2019 – 84,681 miles
  • 2018 – 83,006 miles
  • 2017 – 81,605 miles
  • 2016 – 79,467 miles
  • 2015 – 78,631 miles
  • 2014 – 75,340 miles
  • 2013 – 72,175 miles
  • 2012 – 69,812 miles
  • 2011 – 66,797 miles
  • 2010 – 52,357 miles
  • 2009 – 58,243 miles
  • 2008 – 52,586 miles
  • 2007 – 48,096 miles
  • 2006 – 45,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,189 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,189 miles (+594)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    90,189 miles
    Test number
    679743261320
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,595 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,595 miles
    Test number
    807571336848
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail89,588 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,588 miles
    Test number
    464890770887
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail89,584 miles (+347)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,584 miles
    Test number
    181011222578
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,237 miles (+569)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,237 miles
    Test number
    901382115275
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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. Pass88,668 miles (+666)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,668 miles
    Test number
    530991057522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,002 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,002 miles
    Test number
    119474611426
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail87,999 miles (+1,470)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,999 miles
    Test number
    517445949969
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,529 miles (+1,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,529 miles
    Test number
    710525764045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass84,681 miles (+1,675)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,681 miles
    Test number
    432931186249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass83,006 miles (+1,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,006 miles
    Test number
    413844270128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass81,605 miles (+2,138)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,605 miles
    Test number
    608463088487
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  13. Pass79,467 miles (+836)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    494746023517
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass78,631 miles (+3,291)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,631 miles
    Test number
    318039365172
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition

  15. Pass75,340 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,340 miles
    Test number
    297028884103
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition

  16. Fail75,340 miles (+3,165)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,340 miles
    Test number
    645248884104
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition

  17. Pass72,175 miles (+2,363)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,175 miles
    Test number
    477054283161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition

  18. Pass69,812 miles (+3,015)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,812 miles
    Test number
    686601282102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  19. Pass66,797 miles (+14,440)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,797 miles
    Test number
    158337981157
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing.
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses slightly faded but not effecting the beam pattern.

  20. Pass52,357 miles (-5,886)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,357 miles
    Test number
    911490690108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,243 miles (+5,657)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,243 miles
    Test number
    650031199107
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre Near side front tyre wearing on edges. Off side tyre @2mm. Part of front exhaust bracket broken.

  22. Pass52,586 miles (+4,490)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,586 miles
    Test number
    403831258198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,096 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,096 miles
    Test number
    252599827179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,645 miles
    Test number
    202523446491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about R331 GHU

Does R331 GHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R331 GHU is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R331 GHU?
The MOT on R331 GHU is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R331 GHU done?
R331 GHU was recorded at 90,189 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 2,269 miles a year.
Has R331 GHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 GHU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on R331 GHU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R331 GHU find?
R331 GHU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; central front hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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