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Vauxhall Adam

Yellow · Petrol · 2013 · 1,398 cc

S18 EXTMOT history

S18 EXT is a yellow petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 13 Mar 2013. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 104,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

S18 EXT yellow Vauxhall Adam – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Adam, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
104,701 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 EXT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Adam
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 EXT was last recorded at 104,701 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 6,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2019: 67,257 miles, lower than 514,828 miles on 20 Jun 2018.

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
98,184 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,517 miles
Average per year
7,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,701 miles
  • 2024 – 98,184 miles
  • 2023 – 92,058 miles
  • 2022 – 86,900 miles
  • 2021 – 80,716 miles
  • 2020 – 68,135 miles
  • 2019 – 67,257 miles
  • 2018 – 514,828 miles
  • 2017 – 43,537 miles
  • 2016 – 31,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,701 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,701 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,701 miles
    Test number
    278870891406
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,700 miles (+6,516)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,700 miles
    Test number
    621223949741
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,184 miles (+6,126)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,184 miles
    Test number
    618300737760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,058 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,058 miles
    Test number
    208027350694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail92,058 miles (+5,158)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,058 miles
    Test number
    193207382135
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,900 miles
    Test number
    563149396727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,900 miles (+309)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,900 miles
    Test number
    611844756730
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail86,591 miles (+5,875)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,591 miles
    Test number
    180858934550
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass80,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,716 miles
    Test number
    933052242237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,715 miles (+12,580)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,715 miles
    Test number
    720781682894
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass68,135 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    68,135 miles
    Test number
    185533175686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,257 miles (-447,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    67,257 miles
    Test number
    716795741665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass514,828 miles (+467,352)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    514,828 miles
    Test number
    862353390997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,476 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,476 miles
    Test number
    470405491976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,537 miles (+12,455)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,537 miles
    Test number
    903374485236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,082 miles
    Test number
    942548575751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,082 miles1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,082 miles
    Test number
    384966390341
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Questions about S18 EXT

Does S18 EXT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 EXT expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 EXT?
The MOT on S18 EXT expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 EXT done?
S18 EXT was recorded at 104,701 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 7,842 miles a year.
Has S18 EXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 EXT has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 EXT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S18 EXT find?
S18 EXT passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective split; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.

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