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Vauxhall Astra

Yellow · Diesel · 2012 · 1,956 cc

S28 COWMOT history

S28 COW is a yellow diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 8 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 125,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

S28 COW yellow Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
125,975 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 COW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 COW was last recorded at 125,975 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 3,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,066 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,909 miles
Average per year
6,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,975 miles
  • 2025 – 122,066 miles
  • 2024 – 118,619 miles
  • 2023 – 114,277 miles
  • 2022 – 110,945 miles
  • 2021 – 106,381 miles
  • 2020 – 102,305 miles
  • 2019 – 93,069 miles
  • 2018 – 73,506 miles
  • 2017 – 59,338 miles
  • 2016 – 55,880 miles
  • 2015 – 48,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,975 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,975 miles (+3,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    125,975 miles
    Test number
    702326331216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass122,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,066 miles
    Test number
    746717304746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail122,066 miles (+3,447)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,066 miles
    Test number
    270762714295
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,619 miles (+4,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,619 miles
    Test number
    410106075347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,277 miles (+3,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,277 miles
    Test number
    669518692547
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass110,945 miles (+4,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,945 miles
    Test number
    665421065670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass106,381 miles (+4,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,381 miles
    Test number
    423291742446
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass102,305 miles (+9,236)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,305 miles
    Test number
    297016997736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,069 miles (+19,563)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,069 miles
    Test number
    548149281310
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass73,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,506 miles
    Test number
    640792766436
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Fail73,506 miles (+14,168)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,506 miles
    Test number
    795734501375
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass59,338 miles (+3,458)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,338 miles
    Test number
    713950080454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,880 miles (+7,230)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,880 miles
    Test number
    962858580924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,650 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,650 miles
    Test number
    757997625182
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  15. Fail48,650 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,650 miles
    Test number
    296416725486
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

Questions about S28 COW

Does S28 COW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 COW is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 COW?
The MOT on S28 COW is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 COW done?
S28 COW was recorded at 125,975 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,762 miles a year.
Has S28 COW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 COW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S28 COW 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 S28 COW find?
S28 COW passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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