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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

S26 APBMOT history

S26 APB is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2023.

S26 APB silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2024
Mileage
105,310 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 APB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 APB was last recorded at 105,310 miles on 2 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,310 miles · 30 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,310 miles
  • 2021 – 93,370 miles
  • 2020 – 81,397 miles
  • 2019 – 74,370 miles
  • 2018 – 72,019 miles
  • 2017 – 69,119 miles
  • 2016 – 65,583 miles
  • 2015 – 61,075 miles
  • 2014 – 56,478 miles
  • 2013 – 46,600 miles
  • 2012 – 40,564 miles
  • 2011 – 33,590 miles
  • 2010 – 26,010 miles
  • 2009 – 20,525 miles
  • 2008 – 15,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,310 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Central heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,310 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,310 miles
    Test number
    769686704270
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,310 miles (+11,940)2 dangerous12 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,310 miles
    Test number
    819828177557
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Dorr mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper missing Wiper stalk missing (3.4 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,370 miles (+11,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,370 miles
    Test number
    173976198560
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,397 miles (+102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,397 miles
    Test number
    142687446774
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail81,295 miles (+6,925)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,295 miles
    Test number
    581115150894
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass74,370 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,370 miles
    Test number
    850963708242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,358 miles (+2,339)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,358 miles
    Test number
    170929400794
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass72,019 miles (+2,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,019 miles
    Test number
    797044695227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

  9. Pass69,119 miles (+3,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,119 miles
    Test number
    185331512742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass65,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,583 miles
    Test number
    718796764735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view advise replace (8.1.2a)

  11. Fail65,523 miles (+4,448)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,523 miles
    Test number
    152599070000
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view advise replace (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass61,075 miles (+4,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,075 miles
    Test number
    715711415190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass56,478 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,478 miles
    Test number
    495710524191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,387 miles (+9,787)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,387 miles
    Test number
    255444814179
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass46,600 miles (+6,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,600 miles
    Test number
    657174813176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass40,564 miles (+6,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,564 miles
    Test number
    465078002138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass33,590 miles (+7,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,590 miles
    Test number
    905128411182
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass26,010 miles (+5,485)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,010 miles
    Test number
    493621510160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,525 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,525 miles
    Test number
    900203219129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,825 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,825 miles
    Test number
    914469208133
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in o/s/f tyre

Questions about S26 APB

Does S26 APB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S26 APB expired on 1 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S26 APB?
The MOT on S26 APB expired on 1 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S26 APB done?
S26 APB was recorded at 105,310 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2023, an average of 5,918 miles a year.
Has S26 APB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 APB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S26 APB 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 S26 APB find?
S26 APB passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end.

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