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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

S18 GULMOT history

S18 GUL is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 9 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 106,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

S18 GUL silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Feb 2024
Mileage
106,019 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 GUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 GUL was last recorded at 106,019 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 5,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,379 miles · 23 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
5,640 miles
Average per year
8,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,019 miles
  • 2022 – 100,379 miles
  • 2021 – 94,861 miles
  • 2020 – 83,449 miles
  • 2019 – 74,712 miles
  • 2018 – 60,740 miles
  • 2017 – 58,391 miles
  • 2015 – 47,032 miles
  • 2014 – 25,788 miles
  • 2012 – 14,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,019 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,019 miles (+5,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,019 miles
    Test number
    834023662761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass100,379 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,379 miles
    Test number
    617980542976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,861 miles (+11,412)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,861 miles
    Test number
    209900791094
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass83,449 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,449 miles
    Test number
    658805262237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail83,449 miles (+8,737)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,449 miles
    Test number
    526743698727
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass74,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,712 miles
    Test number
    735347578577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,712 miles (+13,972)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,712 miles
    Test number
    742701785270
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass60,740 miles (+2,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,740 miles
    Test number
    948981695708
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass58,391 miles (+11,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,391 miles
    Test number
    950482109617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass47,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,032 miles
    Test number
    544261302014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,032 miles (+10,976)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,032 miles
    Test number
    493296154335
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass36,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,056 miles
    Test number
    437394515083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,056 miles (+10,268)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,056 miles
    Test number
    996454115024
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Fail25,788 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,788 miles
    Test number
    157810814085
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass25,788 miles (+11,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,788 miles
    Test number
    435710214089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass14,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,683 miles
    Test number
    365865352263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 GUL

Does S18 GUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 GUL expired on 29 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 GUL?
The MOT on S18 GUL expired on 29 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 GUL done?
S18 GUL was recorded at 106,019 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 8,726 miles a year.
Has S18 GUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 GUL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S18 GUL 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 S18 GUL find?
S18 GUL passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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