Vauxhall Astra
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,389 cc
R481 FTCMOT history
R481 FTC is a green petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 18 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 43,478 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 43,478 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,074 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R481 FTC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,389 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 18 Nov 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R481 FTC was last recorded at 43,478 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 5,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 37,847 miles · 28 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,631 miles
- Average per year
- 1,074 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 43,478 miles
- 2025 – 37,847 miles
- 2024 – 35,408 miles
- 2022 – 35,039 miles
- 2021 – 34,894 miles
- 2020 – 34,851 miles
- 2019 – 34,680 miles
- 2018 – 34,289 miles
- 2017 – 33,948 miles
- 2016 – 33,463 miles
- 2015 – 32,843 miles
- 2014 – 32,161 miles
- 2013 – 31,352 miles
- 2012 – 30,030 miles
- 2011 – 29,113 miles
- 2010 – 27,882 miles
- 2009 – 26,421 miles
- 2008 – 25,027 miles
- 2007 – 24,112 miles
- 2006 – 22,536 miles
- 2005 – 21,541 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass43,478 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,478 miles (+5,631)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 43,478 miles
- Test number
- 154672239667
- AdvisoryCentral Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass37,847 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 37,847 miles
- Test number
- 214948975683
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail37,847 miles (+2,439)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,847 miles
- Test number
- 476854346980
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass35,408 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 35,408 miles
- Test number
- 749178740616
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail35,405 miles (+366)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,405 miles
- Test number
- 693193230763
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side performance too low (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass35,039 miles (+145)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 35,039 miles
- Test number
- 447442137860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,894 miles (+43)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 34,894 miles
- Test number
- 749490239001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,851 miles (+171)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 34,851 miles
- Test number
- 376721223629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,680 miles (+391)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 34,680 miles
- Test number
- 983288978918
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass34,289 miles (+341)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 34,289 miles
- Test number
- 404726090402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,948 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 33,948 miles
- Test number
- 703993688142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,948 miles (+485)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,948 miles
- Test number
- 479811522759
- DangerousStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Pass33,463 miles (+24)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 33,463 miles
- Test number
- 741280958479
- AdvisorySlight rear brake imbalance
Fail33,439 miles (+596)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,439 miles
- Test number
- 358442947196
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass32,843 miles (+682)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 32,843 miles
- Test number
- 733305622454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,161 miles (+809)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 32,161 miles
- Test number
- 496207514350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,352 miles (+1,322)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 31,352 miles
- Test number
- 699579413308
- NoteOffside front wiper split end
Pass30,030 miles (+917)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 30,030 miles
- Test number
- 915207212360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,113 miles (+1,231)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 29,113 miles
- Test number
- 357001021344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,882 miles (+1,461)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 27,882 miles
- Test number
- 123889910373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,421 miles (+1,394)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 26,421 miles
- Test number
- 211161629357
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass25,027 miles (+915)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 25,027 miles
- Test number
- 753049718325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,112 miles (+1,576)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 24,112 miles
- Test number
- 550789417385
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSteering rack damp
Pass22,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 22,536 miles
- Test number
- 730676826351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,536 miles (+995)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,536 miles
- Test number
- 202019716352
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass21,541 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 21,541 miles
- Test number
- 872999615383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R481 FTC
- Does R481 FTC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R481 FTC is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R481 FTC?
- The MOT on R481 FTC is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R481 FTC done?
- R481 FTC was recorded at 43,478 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,074 miles a year.
- Has R481 FTC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R481 FTC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on R481 FTC 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 R481 FTC find?
- R481 FTC passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: central power steering pump has slight seepage; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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