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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

S38 DJLMOT history

S38 DJL is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 42,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2023
Mileage
42,771 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 DJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 DJL was last recorded at 42,771 miles on 24 Oct 2022, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,753 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
1,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 42,771 miles
  • 2021 – 42,753 miles
  • 2020 – 42,075 miles
  • 2019 – 41,041 miles
  • 2018 – 40,497 miles
  • 2017 – 39,639 miles
  • 2016 – 38,692 miles
  • 2015 – 37,753 miles
  • 2014 – 36,454 miles
  • 2013 – 35,367 miles
  • 2012 – 33,177 miles
  • 2010 – 29,703 miles
  • 2009 – 26,777 miles
  • 2008 – 24,635 miles
  • 2007 – 23,004 miles
  • 2006 – 20,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,771 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes fitted (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, generally greased and slightly corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,771 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,771 miles
    Test number
    704902142579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass42,753 miles (+678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,753 miles
    Test number
    656655456723
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass42,075 miles (+1,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,075 miles
    Test number
    912818558803
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes fitted are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass41,041 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,041 miles
    Test number
    705950277228
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, generally greased and slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail41,025 miles (+528)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,025 miles
    Test number
    472845801733
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, generally greased and slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass40,497 miles (+858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,497 miles
    Test number
    179146761596
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes fitted (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass39,639 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,639 miles
    Test number
    437372788249
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All other pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail39,626 miles (+934)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,626 miles
    Test number
    278631282931
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All other pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass38,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,692 miles
    Test number
    776961995942
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes fitted (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHead lamps are deterated but not exesive

  10. Fail38,692 miles (+939)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,692 miles
    Test number
    118188332414
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes fitted (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHead lamps are deterated but not exesive

  11. Pass37,753 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,753 miles
    Test number
    482811651129
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All steel pipes fitted (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail37,741 miles (+1,287)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,741 miles
    Test number
    844815308423
    • FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All steel pipes fitted (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass36,454 miles (+1,087)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,454 miles
    Test number
    975319084259
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine mil light on

  14. Pass35,367 miles (+2,190)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,367 miles
    Test number
    805377883210
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail33,177 miles3 repaired9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,177 miles
    Test number
    457715782248
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass33,177 miles9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,177 miles
    Test number
    606585282206
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    899366681240
    • NoteNo mileage display on speedo

  18. Pass29,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,703 miles
    Test number
    642088580243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,702 miles (+2,925)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,702 miles
    Test number
    394208680495
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass26,777 miles (+2,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,777 miles
    Test number
    872162599214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass24,635 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,635 miles
    Test number
    324057188222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,004 miles (+2,615)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,004 miles
    Test number
    501919767254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,389 miles
    Test number
    972028256267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 DJL

Does S38 DJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 DJL expired on 23 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 DJL?
The MOT on S38 DJL expired on 23 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 DJL done?
S38 DJL was recorded at 42,771 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2022, an average of 1,390 miles a year.
Has S38 DJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 DJL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on S38 DJL 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 S38 DJL find?
S38 DJL passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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