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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

S26 HFCMOT history

S26 HFC is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 4 Feb 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

S26 HFC silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
124,919 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 HFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 HFC was last recorded at 124,919 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,919 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,919 miles
  • 2023 – 121,605 miles
  • 2022 – 120,130 miles
  • 2021 – 117,411 miles
  • 2020 – 113,002 miles
  • 2019 – 108,567 miles
  • 2018 – 101,851 miles
  • 2017 – 92,878 miles
  • 2016 – 76,963 miles
  • 2015 – 64,622 miles
  • 2014 – 48,099 miles
  • 2013 – 40,075 miles
  • 2012 – 34,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,919 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside subframe mounted area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive MINOR OIL LEAK FROM ROCKER COVER AREA

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,919 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,919 miles
    Test number
    905452313606
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside subframe mounted area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,919 miles (+83)3 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,919 miles
    Test number
    638934040072
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside subframe mounted area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail124,836 miles (+3,231)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,836 miles
    Test number
    753953725206
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation advise attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing deeply corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass121,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,605 miles
    Test number
    924714969142
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive MINOR OIL LEAK FROM ROCKER COVER AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,605 miles (+1,475)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,605 miles
    Test number
    979166183581
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive MINOR OIL LEAK FROM ROCKER COVER AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    120,130 miles
    Test number
    434977863249
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive MINOR LEAK FROM ROCKER COVER GASKET (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail120,130 miles (+2,719)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,130 miles
    Test number
    168659555231
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive MINOR LEAK FROM ROCKER COVER GASKET (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    117,411 miles
    Test number
    237447778384
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail117,411 miles (+4,409)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,411 miles
    Test number
    571988858607
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,002 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,002 miles
    Test number
    893325111171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,567 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,567 miles
    Test number
    636808563315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  12. Fail108,566 miles (+6,715)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,566 miles
    Test number
    317753730738
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryMirror covers damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight washer missing
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  13. Pass101,851 miles (+103)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,851 miles
    Test number
    215426917928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail101,748 miles (+8,870)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,748 miles
    Test number
    375918151859
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass92,878 miles (+568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,878 miles
    Test number
    182758631894
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow between join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail92,310 miles (+15,347)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,310 miles
    Test number
    123348512289
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass76,963 miles (+82)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,963 miles
    Test number
    369156462859
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe blowing slightly

  18. Fail76,881 miles (+12,259)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,881 miles
    Test number
    578707238908
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working stop/tail light (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe blowing slightly

  19. Pass64,622 miles (+16,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,622 miles
    Test number
    786715775137
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass48,099 miles (+23)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,099 miles
    Test number
    125556534002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre beginning to perished

  21. Fail48,076 miles (+8,001)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,076 miles
    Test number
    116465634002
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre beginning to perished

  22. Pass40,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,075 miles
    Test number
    456292333018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,075 miles (+5,523)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,075 miles
    Test number
    866182633094
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Pass34,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,552 miles
    Test number
    878472232027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 HFC

Does S26 HFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S26 HFC expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S26 HFC?
The MOT on S26 HFC expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S26 HFC done?
S26 HFC was recorded at 124,919 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 7,469 miles a year.
Has S26 HFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 HFC has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S26 HFC 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 HFC find?
S26 HFC passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside headlamp reflector slightly defective; nearside rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity, and 2 more.

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