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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

S26 GDWMOT history

S26 GDW is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 149,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

S26 GDW red Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,739 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 GDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 GDW was last recorded at 149,739 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 7,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,056 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,683 miles
Average per year
8,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,739 miles
  • 2024 – 142,056 miles
  • 2023 – 134,013 miles
  • 2022 – 125,446 miles
  • 2021 – 115,951 miles
  • 2020 – 110,108 miles
  • 2019 – 100,627 miles
  • 2018 – 89,884 miles
  • 2017 – 80,102 miles
  • 2016 – 69,981 miles
  • 2015 – 62,824 miles
  • 2014 – 55,430 miles
  • 2013 – 47,542 miles
  • 2012 – 34,182 miles
  • 2011 – 27,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,739 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,739 miles (+7,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,739 miles
    Test number
    523542815658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass142,056 miles (+8,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,056 miles
    Test number
    379046672448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy
  3. Pass134,013 miles (+8,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,013 miles
    Test number
    370657810371
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass125,446 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,446 miles
    Test number
    227724032470
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre wearing on inner edge
  5. Fail125,441 miles (+9,490)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,441 miles
    Test number
    932202071297
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre wearing on inner edge
  6. Pass115,951 miles (+5,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,951 miles
    Test number
    492835301537
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  7. Pass110,108 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,108 miles
    Test number
    867808575275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,977 miles (+9,350)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,977 miles
    Test number
    525068160658
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass100,627 miles (+10,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,627 miles
    Test number
    863779259930
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass89,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,884 miles
    Test number
    806184729885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,881 miles (+9,779)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,881 miles
    Test number
    390211570637
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  12. Pass80,102 miles (+10,121)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,102 miles
    Test number
    524151954897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,981 miles (+7,157)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,981 miles
    Test number
    741504909324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,824 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,824 miles
    Test number
    951606236550
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail62,811 miles (+7,381)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,811 miles
    Test number
    614686298842
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass55,430 miles (+7,888)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,430 miles
    Test number
    555876024134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,542 miles (+13,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,542 miles
    Test number
    479850053162
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass34,182 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,182 miles
    Test number
    618163432178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,430 miles
    Test number
    838210441179
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about S26 GDW

Does S26 GDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 GDW is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S26 GDW?
The MOT on S26 GDW is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 GDW done?
S26 GDW was recorded at 149,739 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 8,423 miles a year.
Has S26 GDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 GDW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S26 GDW 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 GDW find?
S26 GDW passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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