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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,389 cc

S20 JOEMOT history

S20 JOE is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 14 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

S20 JOE blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
179,354 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 JOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,389 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 JOE was last recorded at 179,354 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 1,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,997 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,357 miles
Average per year
6,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,354 miles
  • 2024 – 177,997 miles
  • 2023 – 167,507 miles
  • 2022 – 159,798 miles
  • 2021 – 158,014 miles
  • 2018 – 156,325 miles
  • 2016 – 154,746 miles
  • 2015 – 141,098 miles
  • 2014 – 128,148 miles
  • 2013 – 115,575 miles
  • 2012 – 111,684 miles
  • 2011 – 107,256 miles
  • 2010 – 102,791 miles
  • 2009 – 93,688 miles
  • 2008 – 81,120 miles
  • 2007 – 70,919 miles
  • 2006 – 60,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,354 miles
  • AdvisoryEML light on

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,354 miles (+1,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    179,354 miles
    Test number
    269995240611
    • AdvisoryEML light on
  2. Pass177,997 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    177,997 miles
    Test number
    857919230851
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail177,989 miles (+10,482)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,989 miles
    Test number
    531211418815
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass167,507 miles (+7,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    167,507 miles
    Test number
    813159262739
    • 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 marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass159,798 miles (+1,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,798 miles
    Test number
    544626843220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  6. Pass158,014 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,014 miles
    Test number
    508354096356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  7. Fail158,014 miles (+1,689)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,014 miles
    Test number
    365950021896
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  8. Pass156,325 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    156,325 miles
    Test number
    785511971967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail156,318 miles (+1,572)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,318 miles
    Test number
    963768257818
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass154,746 miles (+13,648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    154,746 miles
    Test number
    565032678774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Fail141,098 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,098 miles
    Test number
    217653935454
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass141,098 miles (+12,950)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,098 miles
    Test number
    217983835156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass128,148 miles (+12,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    128,148 miles
    Test number
    909467744123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  14. Pass115,575 miles (+3,891)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    115,575 miles
    Test number
    957698203177
    • NoteAdvise on both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
  15. Pass111,684 miles (+4,428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    111,684 miles
    Test number
    898282822131
    • NoteAdvise on condition of o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
  16. Pass107,256 miles (+4,465)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,256 miles
    Test number
    287790911150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISE ON O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
  17. Pass102,791 miles (+9,103)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    102,791 miles
    Test number
    531716310104
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteADVISE ON CONDITION OF BOTH REAR TYRES
  18. Pass93,688 miles (+12,568)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    93,688 miles
    Test number
    242016219430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,120 miles (+10,201)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    81,120 miles
    Test number
    164586798066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,919 miles (+10,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,919 miles
    Test number
    610095417102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
  21. Pass60,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,083 miles
    Test number
    883130926143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 JOE

Does S20 JOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 JOE is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S20 JOE?
The MOT on S20 JOE is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 JOE done?
S20 JOE was recorded at 179,354 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 6,093 miles a year.
Has S20 JOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 JOE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S20 JOE 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 S20 JOE find?
S20 JOE passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: eml light on.

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