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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S27 BCJMOT history

S27 BCJ is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 63,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

S27 BCJ red Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
63,632 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 BCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 BCJ was last recorded at 63,632 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,606 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
4,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,632 miles
  • 2025 – 60,857 miles
  • 2024 – 60,397 miles
  • 2023 – 57,873 miles
  • 2022 – 55,448 miles
  • 2021 – 52,913 miles
  • 2020 – 50,118 miles
  • 2019 – 42,529 miles
  • 2018 – 39,929 miles
  • 2017 – 32,945 miles
  • 2016 – 25,819 miles
  • 2015 – 20,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,632 miles
  • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCreaking on nearside front (possible top strut mount)

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.

  • Centre and rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner face)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner face)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,632 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    63,632 miles
    Test number
    417007654424
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCreaking on nearside front (possible top strut mount)

  2. Fail63,606 miles (+2,749)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,606 miles
    Test number
    374629602221
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass60,857 miles (+460)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    60,857 miles
    Test number
    637813612771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  4. Pass60,397 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,397 miles
    Test number
    880871622921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  5. Fail60,392 miles (+2,519)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,392 miles
    Test number
    259433251426
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (due to exhaust blow) (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (flexi joint) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  6. Pass57,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,873 miles
    Test number
    780497899577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,873 miles (+2,425)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,873 miles
    Test number
    735973706601
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass55,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,448 miles
    Test number
    193097589391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,448 miles (+2,535)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,448 miles
    Test number
    835318059181
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass52,913 miles (+2,795)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    52,913 miles
    Test number
    907572017879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running lamp Inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knocking on road, replace ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroding

  11. Pass50,118 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,118 miles
    Test number
    671996911111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail50,118 miles (+7,589)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,118 miles
    Test number
    789784330731
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass42,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,529 miles
    Test number
    458028698323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail42,529 miles (+2,600)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,529 miles
    Test number
    781527978558
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  15. Pass39,929 miles (+6,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,929 miles
    Test number
    722310759079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass32,945 miles (+7,126)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,945 miles
    Test number
    531956118328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak from timing side of engine

  17. Pass25,819 miles (+5,712)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,819 miles
    Test number
    722878479842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,107 miles
    Test number
    136714741622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 BCJ

Does S27 BCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 BCJ is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 BCJ?
The MOT on S27 BCJ is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 BCJ done?
S27 BCJ was recorded at 63,632 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 4,017 miles a year.
Has S27 BCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 BCJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S27 BCJ 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 S27 BCJ find?
S27 BCJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: centre and rear exhaust corroded.; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50 17; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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