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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

S28 MGBMOT history

S28 MGB is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2021 and it has passed 13 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2023.

S28 MGB black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2021
Mileage
101,945 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
13 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 MGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2021
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S28 MGB was last recorded at 101,945 miles on 23 Feb 2023, 4,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Feb 2015: 72,106 miles, lower than 77,106 miles on 12 Feb 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,738 miles · 2 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
4,207 miles
Average per year
4,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,945 miles
  • 2020 – 97,738 miles
  • 2019 – 91,791 miles
  • 2018 – 89,089 miles
  • 2017 – 84,987 miles
  • 2016 – 81,994 miles
  • 2015 – 72,106 miles
  • 2014 – 69,965 miles
  • 2012 – 63,242 miles
  • 2011 – 60,034 miles
  • 2010 – 52,011 miles
  • 2009 – 48,659 miles
  • 2008 – 37,689 miles
  • 2007 – 30,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail101,945 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail pipe and pipes and silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules and ferrule pipes corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail101,945 miles (+4,207)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,945 miles
    Test number
    730711331161
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass97,738 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,738 miles
    Test number
    833936520030
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail pipe and pipes and silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake hose ferrules and ferrule pipes corroded.

  3. Fail97,734 miles (+5,943)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,734 miles
    Test number
    157663439251
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail pipe and pipes and silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake hose ferrules and ferrule pipes corroded.

  4. Pass91,791 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,791 miles
    Test number
    374871452854
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp not working.

  5. Fail91,791 miles (+2,702)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,791 miles
    Test number
    923881903090
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp not working.

  6. Pass89,089 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,089 miles
    Test number
    742703742332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,087 miles (+4,100)2 dangerous8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,087 miles
    Test number
    453356711788
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass84,987 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,987 miles
    Test number
    165539257142
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment O/s And N/s Front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail84,985 miles (+2,991)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,985 miles
    Test number
    627468425413
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour O/s And N/s Front (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/s And N/s Front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment O/s And N/s Front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass81,994 miles (+9,888)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,994 miles
    Test number
    503188721450
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s/ front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrossion centre and rear exhaust
    • AdvisoryCorrossion front subframe
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass72,106 miles (-5,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,106 miles
    Test number
    569354045012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail77,106 miles (+7,141)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,106 miles
    Test number
    138923145453
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass69,965 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,965 miles
    Test number
    485764944078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,899 miles (+6,657)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,899 miles
    Test number
    555623744069
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass63,242 miles (+1,007)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,242 miles
    Test number
    725738922366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  16. Fail62,235 miles (+2,201)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,235 miles
    Test number
    387198292227
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront Discs corroded
    • NoteRear Wiper Torn

  17. Pass60,034 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,034 miles
    Test number
    948384931212
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  18. Fail60,032 miles (+8,021)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,032 miles
    Test number
    469611831285
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  19. Pass52,011 miles (+3,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,011 miles
    Test number
    662889530241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,659 miles
    Test number
    691133269178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,659 miles (+10,970)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,659 miles
    Test number
    621973069100
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass37,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,689 miles
    Test number
    273442468428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,689 miles (+6,906)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,689 miles
    Test number
    294682968138
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass30,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,783 miles
    Test number
    294110977491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail30,783 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,783 miles
    Test number
    714160577185
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S28 MGB

Does S28 MGB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S28 MGB expired on 1 Sept 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S28 MGB?
The MOT on S28 MGB expired on 1 Sept 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S28 MGB done?
S28 MGB was recorded at 101,945 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2023, an average of 4,538 miles a year.
Has S28 MGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 MGB has failed 12 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S28 MGB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S28 MGB find?
S28 MGB failed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2023 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 3 more.

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