
Vauxhall Astra
Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc
S23 XYRMOT history
S23 XYR is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 18 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,138 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 98,138 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,365 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S23 XYR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 18 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S23 XYR was last recorded at 98,138 miles on 24 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 98,138 miles · 22 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,365 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 98,138 miles
- 2022 – 97,193 miles
- 2021 – 95,393 miles
- 2020 – 89,084 miles
- 2019 – 77,566 miles
- 2018 – 72,707 miles
- 2017 – 66,796 miles
- 2016 – 59,116 miles
- 2015 – 51,689 miles
- 2014 – 41,656 miles
- 2013 – 33,106 miles
- 2012 – 25,294 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded on surfacesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Coolant low, topped up
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front sub-frame coroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,138 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 98,138 miles
- Test number
- 332851163527
- AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded on surfaces
- AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail98,138 miles (+945)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,138 miles
- Test number
- 895856572968
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded on surfaces
- AdvisoryFront Fog lights inop
- AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass97,193 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 97,193 miles
- Test number
- 714655753931
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail97,193 miles (+1,800)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,193 miles
- Test number
- 458734389920
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass95,393 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 95,393 miles
- Test number
- 991554382365
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNS steering rack arm has play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail95,393 miles (+6,309)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,393 miles
- Test number
- 104328443728
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNS steering rack arm has play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass89,084 miles (+1,826)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 89,084 miles
- Test number
- 119835338373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,258 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 87,258 miles
- Test number
- 514779575938
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail87,258 miles (+9,692)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,258 miles
- Test number
- 176593969294
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,566 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 77,566 miles
- Test number
- 425455730892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,564 miles (+1,525)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,564 miles
- Test number
- 476432857404
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass76,039 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 76,039 miles
- Test number
- 716936052515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,016 miles (+3,309)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,016 miles
- Test number
- 783728673478
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass72,707 miles (+43)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 72,707 miles
- Test number
- 423828199295
- AdvisoryCoolant low, topped up
- AdvisoryFront sub-frame coroded
Fail72,664 miles (+5,868)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,664 miles
- Test number
- 460271778392
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCoolant low, topped up
- AdvisoryFront sub-frame coroded
Pass66,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 66,796 miles
- Test number
- 989286153326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,796 miles (+7,680)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,796 miles
- Test number
- 838928091727
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass59,116 miles (+7,427)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 59,116 miles
- Test number
- 555368455842
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass51,689 miles (+10,033)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 51,689 miles
- Test number
- 146938275445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,656 miles (+8,550)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 41,656 miles
- Test number
- 665489954037
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteInflation kit expired
Pass33,106 miles (+7,812)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 33,106 miles
- Test number
- 179777863454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,294 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 25,294 miles
- Test number
- 787874172001
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about S23 XYR
- Does S23 XYR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S23 XYR expired on 23 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S23 XYR?
- The MOT on S23 XYR expired on 23 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S23 XYR done?
- S23 XYR was recorded at 98,138 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2023, an average of 6,365 miles a year.
- Has S23 XYR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S23 XYR has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on S23 XYR 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 XYR find?
- S23 XYR passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2023 with 8 advisories: all brake discs corroded on surfaces; nearside axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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