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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,398 cc

R389 GHWMOT history

R389 GHW is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 22 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2026
Mileage
94,917 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 GHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 GHW was last recorded at 94,917 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 1,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,628 miles · 24 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,289 miles
Average per year
2,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,917 miles
  • 2024 – 93,628 miles
  • 2023 – 92,611 miles
  • 2022 – 91,539 miles
  • 2021 – 89,789 miles
  • 2020 – 88,900 miles
  • 2019 – 86,544 miles
  • 2018 – 83,743 miles
  • 2017 – 81,431 miles
  • 2016 – 78,568 miles
  • 2015 – 75,717 miles
  • 2014 – 72,459 miles
  • 2013 – 68,613 miles
  • 2012 – 65,433 miles
  • 2011 – 62,273 miles
  • 2010 – 59,220 miles
  • 2009 – 55,482 miles
  • 2008 – 51,058 miles
  • 2007 – 47,367 miles
  • 2006 – 42,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,917 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box deteriorated slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 silencer deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,917 miles
    Test number
    334244462909
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box deteriorated slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail94,917 miles (+1,289)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,917 miles
    Test number
    172074405031
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box deteriorated slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass93,628 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,628 miles
    Test number
    547107472058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,611 miles
    Test number
    897435588566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,611 miles (+1,072)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,611 miles
    Test number
    241381682115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,539 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,539 miles
    Test number
    268663969612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,474 miles (+1,685)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,474 miles
    Test number
    177372030138
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,789 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    89,789 miles
    Test number
    130478680317
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  9. Fail89,789 miles (+889)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,789 miles
    Test number
    628166827686
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  10. Pass88,900 miles (+2,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    88,900 miles
    Test number
    706388825614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass86,544 miles (+2,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,544 miles
    Test number
    334162658123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  12. Pass83,743 miles (+2,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,743 miles
    Test number
    409257086243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  13. Pass81,431 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,431 miles
    Test number
    269321064788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,568 miles (+2,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,568 miles
    Test number
    437917068120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated

  15. Pass75,717 miles (+3,258)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,717 miles
    Test number
    157815105144
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald inner and outer edges
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  16. Pass72,459 miles (+3,846)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,459 miles
    Test number
    267395804439
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  17. Pass68,613 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,613 miles
    Test number
    507984193042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,433 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,433 miles
    Test number
    238137082097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,273 miles (+3,053)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,273 miles
    Test number
    848498501144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass59,220 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,220 miles
    Test number
    320041990000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,482 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,482 miles
    Test number
    251959889064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,398 miles (+4,340)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,398 miles
    Test number
    610404389043
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass51,058 miles (+3,691)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,058 miles
    Test number
    913058688035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,367 miles (+4,954)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,367 miles
    Test number
    951222987034
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre

  25. Pass42,413 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,413 miles
    Test number
    752260186005
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteSmall cut in F/O/S tyre outer wall

Questions about R389 GHW

Does R389 GHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R389 GHW expired on 10 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R389 GHW?
The MOT on R389 GHW expired on 10 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R389 GHW done?
R389 GHW was recorded at 94,917 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 2,748 miles a year.
Has R389 GHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 GHW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on R389 GHW 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 R389 GHW find?
R389 GHW passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box deteriorated slight blow; front exhaust mounting defective bracket broken; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracked and perished.

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