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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

S23 NMLMOT history

S23 NML is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 26 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 167,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.

S23 NML red Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2025
Mileage
167,556 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 NML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 NML was last recorded at 167,556 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,525 miles · 20 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
4,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,556 miles
  • 2023 – 167,525 miles
  • 2022 – 166,651 miles
  • 2021 – 164,387 miles
  • 2020 – 161,337 miles
  • 2019 – 158,516 miles
  • 2018 – 155,545 miles
  • 2017 – 151,721 miles
  • 2016 – 147,975 miles
  • 2015 – 144,242 miles
  • 2014 – 140,344 miles
  • 2013 – 136,107 miles
  • 2012 – 131,660 miles
  • 2011 – 126,063 miles
  • 2010 – 120,306 miles
  • 2009 – 114,268 miles
  • 2008 – 106,670 miles
  • 2007 – 96,360 miles
  • 2006 – 86,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,556 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front top mount slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,556 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    167,556 miles
    Test number
    546779896322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass167,525 miles (+874)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    167,525 miles
    Test number
    394045079935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass166,651 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    166,651 miles
    Test number
    334738502823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail166,648 miles (+2,261)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,648 miles
    Test number
    985118544995
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass164,387 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    164,387 miles
    Test number
    741835795188
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront head lights deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slight blow
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Fail164,385 miles (+3,048)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,385 miles
    Test number
    377841051794
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront head lights deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slight blow
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Pass161,337 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    161,337 miles
    Test number
    385344110250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered limiting checks
    • AdvisoryFuel tank covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body components corroded steering , braking & suspension

  8. Fail161,335 miles (+2,819)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,335 miles
    Test number
    441986830236
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered limiting checks
    • AdvisoryFuel tank covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body components corroded steering , braking & suspension

  9. Pass158,516 miles (+2,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    158,516 miles
    Test number
    595356866906
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass155,545 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    155,545 miles
    Test number
    810978282018
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail155,544 miles (+3,823)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,544 miles
    Test number
    802541963444
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass151,721 miles (+3,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    151,721 miles
    Test number
    329461339967
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass147,975 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    147,975 miles
    Test number
    724822323379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass144,242 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    144,242 miles
    Test number
    675558545079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,344 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    140,344 miles
    Test number
    398185464099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail140,310 miles (+4,203)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,310 miles
    Test number
    177183564459
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass136,107 miles (+4,447)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    136,107 miles
    Test number
    595920663038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass131,660 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    131,660 miles
    Test number
    125515962046
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake check

  19. Fail131,660 miles (+5,597)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,660 miles
    Test number
    768035862021
    • FailureNearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake check

  20. Pass126,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    126,063 miles
    Test number
    536533481026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail126,063 miles (+5,757)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,063 miles
    Test number
    495123081069
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass120,306 miles (+6,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    120,306 miles
    Test number
    370808380001
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass114,268 miles (+7,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    114,268 miles
    Test number
    982023589080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail106,670 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,670 miles
    Test number
    740227588050
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass106,670 miles (+10,310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    106,670 miles
    Test number
    832397088091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass96,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    96,360 miles
    Test number
    140547387021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail96,360 miles (+10,328)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,360 miles
    Test number
    271267687037
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass86,032 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    86,032 miles
    Test number
    690430996044
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S23 NML

Does S23 NML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 NML expired on 17 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 NML?
The MOT on S23 NML expired on 17 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 NML done?
S23 NML was recorded at 167,556 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 4,580 miles a year.
Has S23 NML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 NML has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S23 NML 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 S23 NML find?
S23 NML passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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