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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

R468 DTMMOT history

R468 DTM is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 9 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 98,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
98,248 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R468 DTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R468 DTM was last recorded at 98,248 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Aug 2023: 88,866 miles, lower than 89,719 miles on 31 Aug 2022.

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
96,870 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,378 miles
Average per year
4,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,248 miles
  • 2025 – 96,870 miles
  • 2024 – 95,582 miles
  • 2023 – 88,866 miles
  • 2022 – 89,719 miles
  • 2021 – 78,612 miles
  • 2020 – 68,571 miles
  • 2019 – 60,190 miles
  • 2018 – 47,596 miles
  • 2017 – 35,732 miles
  • 2016 – 25,503 miles
  • 2015 – 24,863 miles
  • 2014 – 24,138 miles
  • 2013 – 23,241 miles
  • 2012 – 22,250 miles
  • 2011 – 21,411 miles
  • 2010 – 20,275 miles
  • 2009 – 19,367 miles
  • 2008 – 18,266 miles
  • 2007 – 16,871 miles
  • 2006 – 15,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,248 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Induction leak. Broken breather pipe on intake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,248 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    98,248 miles
    Test number
    594033129952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,870 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,870 miles
    Test number
    903704049703
    • AdvisoryInduction leak. Broken breather pipe on intake

  3. Fail96,844 miles (+1,262)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,844 miles
    Test number
    740154261978
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sill. Area marked with YELLOW chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInduction leak. Broken breather pipe on intake

  4. Pass95,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,582 miles
    Test number
    551503454204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail95,582 miles (+6,716)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,582 miles
    Test number
    229209097848
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass88,866 miles (-853)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,866 miles
    Test number
    101446107727
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Cover Missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSR Lower Wheel Arch Corroded

  7. Pass89,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,719 miles
    Test number
    394419746207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,719 miles (+5,107)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,719 miles
    Test number
    124095588217
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass78,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,612 miles
    Test number
    132584267758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,612 miles (+10,041)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,612 miles
    Test number
    426194572453
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass68,571 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,571 miles
    Test number
    651561452328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail68,571 miles (+8,381)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,571 miles
    Test number
    260510774480
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass60,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,190 miles
    Test number
    933801386230
    • 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))

  14. Fail60,190 miles (+12,594)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,190 miles
    Test number
    245317327482
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  15. Pass47,596 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,596 miles
    Test number
    603059670750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  16. Fail47,595 miles (+11,863)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,595 miles
    Test number
    347173073850
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  17. Pass35,732 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,732 miles
    Test number
    301556562010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,729 miles (+10,226)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,729 miles
    Test number
    342040059034
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass25,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,503 miles
    Test number
    136122003208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,503 miles (+640)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,503 miles
    Test number
    499922516346
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass24,863 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,863 miles
    Test number
    719058965013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteMiddle exhaust joint has minor leak.
    • NoteN/S/F- Inner rack arm has slight play at its fixxing joint.
    • NoteO/S/R- Shocks has slight corrosions on the outer casing.

  22. Fail24,863 miles (+725)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,863 miles
    Test number
    137308565042
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteMiddle exhaust joint has minor leak.
    • NoteN/S/F- Inner rack arm has slight play at its fixxing joint.
    • NoteO/S/R- Shocks has slight corrosions on the outer casing.

  23. Pass24,138 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,138 miles
    Test number
    375110474055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,241 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,241 miles
    Test number
    688007673065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,250 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,250 miles
    Test number
    149869472044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,411 miles (+1,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,411 miles
    Test number
    988544451013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass20,275 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,275 miles
    Test number
    390710660039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,367 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,367 miles
    Test number
    433416559022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,266 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,266 miles
    Test number
    781843768084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail16,871 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,871 miles
    Test number
    180489277415
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass16,871 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,871 miles
    Test number
    860229377099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass15,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,572 miles
    Test number
    863159576039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R468 DTM

Does R468 DTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R468 DTM is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R468 DTM?
The MOT on R468 DTM is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R468 DTM done?
R468 DTM was recorded at 98,248 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 4,049 miles a year.
Has R468 DTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R468 DTM has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on R468 DTM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R468 DTM find?
R468 DTM passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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