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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

R993 WGWMOT history

R993 WGW is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2025
Mileage
158,957 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R993 WGW
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

R993 WGW was last recorded at 158,957 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 7,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,612 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7,345 miles
Average per year
3,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,957 miles
  • 2024 – 151,612 miles
  • 2021 – 151,470 miles
  • 2020 – 147,045 miles
  • 2019 – 143,047 miles
  • 2018 – 138,073 miles
  • 2017 – 132,537 miles
  • 2016 – 129,200 miles
  • 2015 – 124,561 miles
  • 2014 – 121,029 miles
  • 2013 – 117,509 miles
  • 2012 – 114,432 miles
  • 2011 – 112,686 miles
  • 2010 – 110,935 miles
  • 2009 – 108,417 miles
  • 2008 – 104,277 miles
  • 2007 – 101,825 miles
  • 2006 – 98,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,957 miles
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive movement (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail158,957 miles (+7,345)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,957 miles
    Test number
    358713791204
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive movement (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass151,612 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,612 miles
    Test number
    431820786702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,470 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,470 miles
    Test number
    469891968905
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill has corrosion at rear
    • AdvisoryOffside sill has corrosion at the rear inner and outer
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail151,470 miles (+4,425)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,470 miles
    Test number
    967520451010
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation long travel in pedal (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill has corrosion at rear
    • AdvisoryOffside sill has corrosion at the rear inner and outer
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,045 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    147,045 miles
    Test number
    781286499239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail147,041 miles (+3,994)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,041 miles
    Test number
    268047762112
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettering deteriorated and plate broken. (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass143,047 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    143,047 miles
    Test number
    596975457373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,073 miles (+5,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    138,073 miles
    Test number
    670221336062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass132,537 miles (+3,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,537 miles
    Test number
    531726778956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass129,200 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    129,200 miles
    Test number
    311357640307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass cracked

  11. Fail129,144 miles (+4,583)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,144 miles
    Test number
    293179271661
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass cracked

  12. Pass124,561 miles (+3,532)11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    124,561 miles
    Test number
    426618625190
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil burning

  13. Pass121,029 miles (+31)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    121,029 miles
    Test number
    476419734191
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuumes from exhaust
    • NoteSlight imbalance front brakes

  14. Fail120,998 miles (+3,489)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,998 miles
    Test number
    839536034191
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuumes from exhaust
    • NoteSlight imbalance front brakes

  15. Pass117,509 miles (+3,077)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,509 miles
    Test number
    697019123114
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll shock absorbers soft in operation
    • NoteFront wipers smear
    • NoteRight hand headlamp poor beam pattern

  16. Pass114,432 miles (+1,746)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    114,432 miles
    Test number
    237791232109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine area oil leak
    • NoteWipers squeak and smear

  17. Pass112,686 miles (+1,751)13 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    112,686 miles
    Test number
    769673131122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBig engine area oil leak, unable to determine for sure if other components leaking
    • NoteFront indicators loose

  18. Pass110,935 miles (+29)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    110,935 miles
    Test number
    982758930100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine running very hotcoolent fan not working
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail110,906 miles (+2,489)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,906 miles
    Test number
    333003830182
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine running very hotcoolent fan not working
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass108,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    108,417 miles
    Test number
    554922739138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail108,417 miles (+4,140)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,417 miles
    Test number
    823232539113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass104,277 miles (+2,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    104,277 miles
    Test number
    353475638183
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass101,825 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    101,825 miles
    Test number
    121655437136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail101,808 miles (+3,649)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,808 miles
    Test number
    843293237131
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass98,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    98,159 miles
    Test number
    100196926138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail98,159 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,159 miles
    Test number
    123146426179
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about R993 WGW

Does R993 WGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R993 WGW expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R993 WGW?
The MOT on R993 WGW expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R993 WGW done?
R993 WGW was recorded at 158,957 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 3,225 miles a year.
Has R993 WGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R993 WGW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on R993 WGW 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 R993 WGW find?
R993 WGW failed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 9 major defects and 3 advisories: brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive movement; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 9 more.

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