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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S39 UCSMOT history

S39 UCS is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 30 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2022
Mileage
166,862 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2021
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 UCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 UCS was last recorded at 166,862 miles on 26 Oct 2021, 1,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2011: 133,708 miles, lower than 133,962 miles on 21 Oct 2011.

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
164,931 miles · 4 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,931 miles
Average per year
5,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 166,862 miles
  • 2020 – 164,931 miles
  • 2019 – 162,820 miles
  • 2018 – 160,751 miles
  • 2017 – 158,514 miles
  • 2016 – 156,343 miles
  • 2015 – 153,759 miles
  • 2014 – 148,365 miles
  • 2013 – 144,801 miles
  • 2012 – 138,414 miles
  • 2011 – 133,708 miles
  • 2010 – 128,858 miles
  • 2009 – 121,372 miles
  • 2008 – 114,597 miles
  • 2007 – 105,188 miles
  • 2006 – 90,779 miles
  • 2005 – 74,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,862 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front tonrear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,862 miles (+1,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,862 miles
    Test number
    936764969579
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front tonrear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass164,931 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    164,931 miles
    Test number
    923699964643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,820 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,820 miles
    Test number
    122460706699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,751 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    160,751 miles
    Test number
    382739663564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,514 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    158,514 miles
    Test number
    526405231419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,511 miles (+2,168)11 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,511 miles
    Test number
    394429188545
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle bracket to body (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle bracket to body (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  7. Pass156,343 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    156,343 miles
    Test number
    829612522131
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Fail156,342 miles (+2,583)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,342 miles
    Test number
    459669904345
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass153,759 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    153,759 miles
    Test number
    558986834363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail153,734 miles (+5,369)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,734 miles
    Test number
    791795210465
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/ jacking point holed (6.1.B.2)
    • DangerousRear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind rear bumper (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass148,365 miles (+3,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    148,365 miles
    Test number
    777694094221
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass144,801 miles (+6,387)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    144,801 miles
    Test number
    286177093261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,414 miles (+4,706)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    138,414 miles
    Test number
    315456792271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,708 miles (-254)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    133,708 miles
    Test number
    428499691226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail133,962 miles (+5,104)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,962 miles
    Test number
    848134291299
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass128,858 miles (+7,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    128,858 miles
    Test number
    421198290244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass121,372 miles (+6,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    121,372 miles
    Test number
    762382799234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass114,597 miles (+9,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    114,597 miles
    Test number
    844321798240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass105,188 miles (+14,409)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    105,188 miles
    Test number
    760143187285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    90,779 miles
    Test number
    284058376249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,777 miles (+15,893)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,777 miles
    Test number
    444618476280
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass74,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    74,884 miles
    Test number
    431142795288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,884 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,884 miles
    Test number
    713212295288
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about S39 UCS

Does S39 UCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S39 UCS expired on 3 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S39 UCS?
The MOT on S39 UCS expired on 3 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S39 UCS done?
S39 UCS was recorded at 166,862 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2021, an average of 5,742 miles a year.
Has S39 UCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 UCS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on S39 UCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S39 UCS find?
S39 UCS passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2021 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front tonrear; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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